Lynn Munns

Robert Irish Flynn is known for utilitarian stoneware and porcelain pottery, and non-functional earthenware vessel forms. Flynn makes work using wheel thrown, hand built, cast or extruded methods. Minimal surface decoration includes combed colored slip (liquid clay) incised and impressed lines used to alter the shape of the form. Signature forms include teapots, and rectangular boxes.

Flynn was brought to clay by a fascination with tools, natural materials and a drive to make things. He developed an interest in materials, technology, and the uses of ceramic materials. Flynn processes his own granite, feldspars, and other components to develop his earth toned glazes. Flynn's works in earthenware in the 1980's and early 1990's were non-functional vessel forms. Surfaces were decorated with marred topography, raised clay decoration. Glazes were shades of pinks, oranges, yellows and earth-tones.

In addition to being a potter, Flynn is a university professor, potter?s wheel and kiln builder. Flynn has built in excess of 50 kilns worldwide.