From James Bond girl, Richard Gere’s wife and now a potter – this is Carrie Lowell

She now enjoys a quieter life living in rural North Haven, New York, and is entirely devoted to her love of ceramics.

Lowell divides her time between her home in New York and coastal Montecito, California, and sells her ceramics at various local events as well as on her website where you can find ceramic vases, bowls, and plates.

“It’s a career change,” she previously told The Hollywood Reporter about her ceramic line. “It feels like an extension of who I already am. It’s a kind of creative expression that I have control over, something I can do myself, and not wait for someone else to hire me for. It’s better to be independent that way.”

From model to actress

Lowell first appeared as a model in the 1980s, having been photographed by the likes of Peter Lindbergh and Bruce Weber. He then went on to star in films such as James Bond’s “Personnel Revenge,” “Seattle Vigilante,” and “Creatures,” as well as more recently appearing in the hit TV series “Law & Order,” and as a guest star in the TV series “Law & Order.” Order”. Blue blood’ .

What started as a casual hobby of pottery in high school art class never left her — Lowell took classes at Greenwich House Pottery’s pottery studio in New York 20 years ago and still returns there today.

How did he decide to work in ceramics?

However, Lowell’s creative hobby didn’t develop into something she could truly pursue until the pandemic. “During quarantine, I had the freedom to devote all my time to it, whereas before I always had to leave my studio and go to some kind of social engagement or something,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “So in quarantine, I had no reason to leave, which is exciting because it’s the kind of thing you really have to give a lot of time to develop and grow. And I was able to do that.”

Where does he draw his inspiration from?

As for her artistic inspiration during this period of isolation, Lowell said that nature was key.

“My inspiration is definitely anything organic, anything in nature. I overlook a big field at my house, so I’m constantly seeing creatures passing by, or seeing all the different seasons.”
She added: “It’s weird because sometimes my stuff is really feminine in a way. And actually, I don’t always think of myself that way, I think I’m more of a tomboy. So it’s interesting. And it’s weird that it comes out that way in my ceramics.” with me.”

However, despite the career change, Lowell is not averse to returning to her acting days, stressing that she “hasn’t completely turned her back on that part of her life yet.”

“Ceramics are my go-to, it seems to have the most support and I get the most positive feedback. Doing it really makes me feel good, and the fact that people respond to it makes it even better.”

In addition to her work as a potter, Lowell is also a mother of two — a daughter she shares with actor Griffin Dunne and a son from her previous marriage to Richard Gere.

Her advice to those considering a career in ceramics

As for her advice for those thinking about trying pottery, Lowell says, “Definitely do it.”

“Find the nearest pottery class and go get your hands on some clay. Your life will never be the same again,” he advises. “I would just say don’t hesitate. Just immerse yourself in it because it’s incredibly rewarding. And have fun!”

Lowell’s work is featured in 1000 Vases by Pierpaolo Petacco, a European edition of the world’s finest and most original ceramists.