Creamer 1901

This is Alfred William Finch's Creamer, made with ceramic at an unknown date. I love how the green glaze, like a coat of thick paint, drapes over the form. It’s got this beautiful, uneven texture, pooling in some areas, thinning in others, so you can see the material’s history. Looking closer, there's this one spot where the glaze has chipped away, revealing the raw ceramic underneath. It's like a tiny peek behind the curtain, reminding us that this object was made by hand, that it has a history. Finch’s flowers, painted in simple, earthy tones, give it such a folksy touch. Finch, who shifted from painting to ceramics, reminds me of artists like Betty Woodman, who blur the lines between fine art and craft. This creamer embodies a spirit of experimentation, celebrating the beauty of imperfection. It shows how art is a constant conversation across time and different mediums.