Sherie Gage works from her home studio in Columbia, Connecticut, creating materially rich vessels under the name Cone 6 Designs. A second-generation artist raised among both art and science, Gage arrived at her studio practice through a long, layered path. After 15 years as a nurse while raising a family, she completed her BFA in Ceramic Sculpture at the University of Connecticut in 2008 and has been a committed working artist ever since.
Gage spent years exploring ceramics and vitreous enamel on copper as separate disciplines before discovering the power of bringing them together. “Glaze is glass formulated to fire onto ceramics, and vitreous enamel is glass formulated to fire onto metal,” she explains. “I found a new challenge and passion by combining enamel and ceramics together as a unified whole.” Her signature pieces pair porcelain urns with hand-hammered, enameled copper lids that must physically engage and visually harmonize.
Inspired by birds, insects, flowers, and trees, Gage’s process balances discipline and intuition. Each piece unfolds through multiple firings and careful handwork, resulting in vessels that are both functional and deeply meaningful. As an artist making urns, Gage hopes “to provide some small amount of comfort to those who are experiencing pain and looking for meaning after loss.” Through Cone 6 Designs, her work honors memory through material, process, and care.
Learn more about Sherie’s work on her website.
