Pottery 1969

This is 'Pottery' by Patrick Caulfield at the Tate Modern and it's a blast of flat colour and bold black outlines. I can imagine Caulfield carefully mixing each shade, laying them down with unwavering precision. There's a real sense of play in the sheer number of pots crammed together; red ones, yellow ones, blue ones, a real kaleidoscope of hues, each contained by a thick black line. Look at that intense red pot right in the middle - it feels iconic, almost defiant in its simplicity. Caulfield, like other Pop artists, was interested in everyday objects. I think he saw the potential for painting to transform and elevate the mundane to a vibrant and engaging experience. It makes me think about what we choose to focus on and how, through art, the simplest things can become extraordinary.