Growing up along the Southern California coast, Brett developed an early fascination with the forms and textures of the natural world—tide-worn stones, wind-sculpted dunes, and the stratified cliffs of Torrey Pines.

After studying ceramics at UCLA and apprenticing with master potters in Mashiko, Japan, Brett returned to California to establish his studio practice. His work bridges Eastern and Western ceramic traditions.

Today, Brett creates exclusively by commission and for select exhibitions, maintaining a practice that prioritizes intention over volume.