Hi, I’m Scarlett.
I’m Scarlett Macías, a ceramic artist based in Queens, New York. I make functional pottery and sculptural objects, from sea urchins and vessels to tableware and candles poured into my ceramic pieces.
Alongside the natural world, my influences include Indigenous American art traditions and West African beadwork and textiles.
Follow along at @scarlett_ceramicsMade to use,
hold, and
return to.
My ceramic practice exists between functional pottery and sculpture. I create handmade ceramics including mugs, vessels, bowls, candles, decorative objects, and sculptural pieces that are designed for both everyday use and moments of delight.
I create tactile, highly textured work inspired by organic forms, natural patterns, and the small details that make objects feel alive. Repeated textures and layered surfaces often reference shells, seed pods, sea life, droplets, and found forms in nature without directly replicating them.
I’m interested in creating pieces that feel playful, contemporary, and joyful while elevating everyday rituals through handmade objects. I love making objects that feel both special and lived-in—pieces people want to use, hold, and return to.
It starts
with clay.
Functional pottery, sculptural forms, and ceramic candles—all connected by an interest in texture and the objects we choose to live with.
Explore the workHave an idea for a piece, a question about availability, or a collaboration in mind? Email me to talk about commissions and possibilities.
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