Ben Medansky is a Los Angeles–based ceramic artist whose work draws on industrial design and architecture. He received his BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and established his studio in Los Angeles, where he continues to develop multidisciplinary practice in ceramics. Influenced by the landscapes of Arizona, Chicago, and Los Angeles, Medansky’s work references Brutalist and Modern architecture, as well as construction and infrastructure. His pieces often incorporate geometric forms, grids, and radial symmetry, reflecting an interest in structural systems and industrial aesthetics. Working primarily with clay, he produces hand-built objects that explore the contrast between strong, architectural forms and the inherent fragility of ceramic material. Medansky’s work has been exhibited internationally and is held in the permanent collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). He has also collaborated with brands including Herman Miller.