Crock c. 1937

Yolande Delasser made this watercolour painting of a Crock, we don't know exactly when, but the lack of confidence in the lines suggests an understanding of artmaking as a process, rather than a pursuit of perfection. The earthiness of the muted browns and grays gives a grounded, almost tactile quality, inviting you to imagine running your hands over the cool, rough surface of the pottery. Look closely, and you'll notice subtle variations in tone, achieved through delicate washes and layered strokes of the brush. See the way the artist has rendered the scalloped decoration? Each curve is carefully delineated, with a slight, almost imperceptible wobble that gives the pattern a human touch. Delasser's Crock reminds me of Morandi's still lifes, where everyday objects are transformed into subjects of quiet contemplation, asking us to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the mundane. There's a humility in this approach, an embrace of imperfection that feels both refreshing and deeply resonant.