Crock c. 1937

Yolande Delasser made this watercolour work called 'Crock'. Look at that earthy palette. I feel like I can almost smell the clay! Imagine Yolande there, carefully applying the paint, layer upon layer. The surface of the 'Crock' is built up with such precision, giving it depth and real presence. And isn't it amazing how she's captured the light, almost bouncing off the curves? There's a quiet confidence in her brushstrokes that makes me wonder what was going on in her head as she painted it. It's like she's paying homage to the everyday objects that hold our lives. This pot has weight, function, but also personality. It's a real conversation, and the conversation never ends, right?