Ben Owen III

Ben Owen III (B. 1968) has made pottery for sale since he was 13 years old at the site where his grandfather and father established the Old Plank Road Pottery in the Sea-grove area in 1959.

As a traditional potter with a unique style, he believes that an appreciation of his family history creates a sense of direction in his life. Ben III often reflects, "Each pot is a model for the next," as his work evolves into new shapes and surface treatments. Yet, even his latest creations are strongly reminiscent of the works made by his forefathers long ago. He has been the recipient of many awards and honors, including NC Living treasure in 2004.

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L: Ben Owen III at wheel making gourd vase, 2008
R: Ben Owen III, Multi-Layered Glaze Melon Egg Vase, 2009