Pitcher c. 1942

This "Pitcher" was made by Mamie M. Jones, we don't know exactly when, using what looks like watercolor to create a simple image. The blue is laid down in careful strokes. You can see the process, the way the image emerges out of repeated marks. It feels intuitive, almost like a form of meditation. Looking at it now, the blue isn't just a color; it's a mood, a memory. It reminds me of old china, of things passed down through generations. The way the pitcher is rendered, with a kind of loving imperfection, makes it feel deeply personal. It's not about perfect representation; it's about capturing the essence of something familiar. This feels connected to the work of someone like Mary Delany, with its focus on the everyday made extraordinary through careful observation and rendering. Ultimately, it's a reminder that art isn't always about grand gestures or complicated ideas; sometimes, it's about finding beauty in the simplest of things.