Sean Gerstley

Sean Gerstley, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, uses clay as his primary medium to explore the intersection of sculpture and interior spaces. Working from his studio in Philadelphia, Gersley creates a dynamic ceramic world of slab and coil-built forms, each with pinched surfaces and distinctive glazes, often bursting with vibrant color.

In 2020, Gerstley debuted his first series of earthenware furniture with Superhouse in New York, NY, marking a significant milestone in his evolving practice. His work has since been showcased in numerous exhibitions both nationally and internationally, including in Paris, Milan, London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Philadelphia. Notable venues include Commonweal Gallery (Philadelphia), Emma Scully Gallery (New York), Air Mattress Gallery (New York), and 99cent Plus Gallery (Brooklyn).

Gerstley’s work is represented in several prominent private collections and has received widespread acclaim in major publications, including Architectural Digest, Artforum, Curbed, Design Milk, Elle Decor Italia, Interior Design, Metropolis, Sight Unseen, and Surface.

In 2025, curator Helen Cahng selected Gersley to represent Philadelphia in a solo exhibition at the Philadelphia International Airport, set to open in July 2025.