One of the current exhibitions in The Hepworth is: 'The Art of the Potter: Ceramics and Sculpture from 1930 to Now' and I found it very interesting. An array of glazed pots (above) was satisfying in its simplicity - such pure forms. There are, of course, many pieces by Barbara Hepworth always on display, including some of her huge sculptures.
M and I decided that the little pot below was one of our favourites - me because I liked the colours and decoration and M because it looked like 'a little seat' that she could imagine her current favourite soft toy (always in her hand) could perch in! By Elizabeth Fritsch, it's called 'Spout Pot'. Elizabeth originally trained as a musician and you can see the influence of the saxophone shape in this pot.
I loved the satisfying bulk of this stoneware pot too: 'Italo Calvino's' Moon' (2020) by Akiko Hirai.
And this trio of pots by Barbara Cass (1921-1992):
I'm also fond of Halima Cassell's work. One of her pieces is this textured, unglazed clay panel: 'Fan':
Where better to practise 'the art of the potter' than pottering round a gallery on a hot day? We had a very good time.
MMM, yummy pots and sculptures!
ReplyDeleteSome nice pieces for sure.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful works!
ReplyDeleteYes It is an interesting expositure if Art in the Gallery. There are good objects.
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