Pozzuoli Red 

Editor: This intriguing piece, "Pozzuoli Red," is brought to us by Hatfield's Color Shop. It seems so simple, just a jar of pigment and a color chart, yet I find myself completely drawn to its earthy, raw quality. What story does this seemingly mundane object tell? Curator: It whispers of alchemy, doesn't it? The quiet magic of transforming raw earth into vibrant colour. Pozzuoli Red itself likely takes its name from Pozzuoli, Italy, near Naples. This is a place where volcanic earth, rich in iron oxide, has coloured art for centuries. It’s a connection to the earth, quite literally. Editor: So, it’s about the origin of the color itself? Curator: Partly. And about the history embedded in that name. Every time an artist reaches for that pigment, they’re channeling something ancient, don't you think? Editor: Absolutely, I'll never look at a jar of paint the same way again. Curator: Nor will I, now!