Daniel Pontoriero is a designer and ceramic artist exploring the balance between function and sculptural expression. With a Bachelor's in Environmental Design: Sustainable Planning from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Master's in Urban Visioning and Architectural Design from Domus Academy in Milan, his work bridges architecture, design, and craftsmanship.

His ceramics blend traditional wheel throwing with hand building techniques, pushing the boundaries of form and material through playful, determined objects.

Ceramic Art
Object Design
Functional Ware
Sculptural Forms
Lessons & Commissions

DAPOTTERY Studio
Matteo Mauro Studio
Domus Academy Milan
University of Colorado Boulder
Milan, Italy

Year

Argilla Frattura, Matteo Mauro Studio, Milan, Italy

Apr 9-16, 2026

Gruppo Cosmo

Jan 22, 2026

Castello Belgioioso

Nov 22, 2025

Year

6e Marché International de la Céramique (6th International Ceramics Market)

May 31, 2026

4th International Menemen Ceramic (Pottery) Festival, Menemen, İzmir, Turkey

Sep 5-7, 2025

Argillà Italy, Faenza, Italy

Aug 30-Sep 1, 2024

Awards

The Domus Academy Scholars Award

2023

Tim Grice Scholars Award, University of Colorado Boulder

2022

The Pennington School Ceramics Excellence Award

2017 / 2018

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