Jar with lid c. mid 20th century

This lidded jar, made by Lobi, sits here at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and when I look at it, I imagine the artist, the way they kept adding and adding, building up the surface, stud by stud. Imagine the slow, meditative process of building this form. It's not just about function; it's about touch, repetition, and the creation of texture. Each little point seems almost protective, giving the jar a sense of presence and weight. Is it about keeping something in, or keeping something out? It reminds me a bit of some of Eva Hesse's sculptural experiments, where repetition and texture create a whole new language. Artists have always found ways to push beyond the expected, and by embracing the tactile, Lobi invites us to feel the object as much as see it, connecting with the labor and the love poured into its creation.