Pa. German Pie Plate c. 1937

Jessica Price made this Pa. German Pie Plate without a known date, rendering a traditional object with folk-art charm. I can imagine Price carefully sketching out the rider with his sword and pistol on horseback. What was she thinking? It feels like she had such a clear vision for this piece. The palette is warm—browns and creams—giving the plate an antique, comforting feel, like it's been pulled straight from a farmhouse kitchen. The lines are sharp and defined, creating a graphic quality, like something you might see in a children's book. The rim has this cool, patterned edge, and it makes me think about the broader tradition of decorative arts. And though it might not be a painting in the traditional sense, it shares that same spirit of mark-making and storytelling. I feel like Price is conversing with other artists, past and present, who explore history and narrative through form. It is a testament to how creativity flows through different mediums, enriching our understanding of art.