Marco Minetti is a Californian ceramic artist who works with local clay. Attracted to the large fermentation vessels known as "onggi" and the technique of making them, Marco dedicated himself to learning the spiral and paddle technique in Korea as an apprentice to Kwak Kyungtae for over five years. As part of his training, Marco spent time in Jingdezhen, China, as well as in several workshops in Japan. After extensive studies of Korean turning methods and "Buncheong", the Korean influence became and remains a strong inspiration for Marco's work.

The Buncheong method of placing a white engobe over darker forms is both challenging and liberating, capturing the energy and mindset of the artist in the moment of creation. Collecting and working with clay, minerals and ash while reinterpreting ancient forms becomes an opportunity to keep in touch with nature in a fresh way. Marco Minetti strives to maintain this connection through his evolving
developing work both in large-scale forms and in tableware and teaware.