A Case for Things Handmade in the Age of Walmart...
Some of the best moments in live involve sharing food and beverages with those we love. In these instances, the difference in using artisan items, instead of factory made ones, is like the sensitivity and warmth of a handmade quilt versus a store bought blanket - both provide the same function, but something about the quit compels a body to reach for it first. The pottery I make melds my tactile sensibilities and preferences into objects that can be shared and used with others who have a passion for merrymaking. In my cabinet and in life I inexplicably gravitate to the unique, inherent qualities of handmade ceramics.
Some of the best moments in live involve sharing food and beverages with those we love. In these instances, the difference in using artisan items, instead of factory made ones, is like the sensitivity and warmth of a handmade quilt versus a store bought blanket - both provide the same function, but something about the quit compels a body to reach for it first. The pottery I make melds my tactile sensibilities and preferences into objects that can be shared and used with others who have a passion for merrymaking. In my cabinet and in life I inexplicably gravitate to the unique, inherent qualities of handmade ceramics.
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