Conscious Consumer Choices
The re-emergence of the ancient art of pottery is a natural response to our single-use, throw-away culture. People have grown tired of buying mass-produced products—objects which are not unique, meaningful or memorable. They have no personal connection to these items, so they can simply be thrown out with next month’s passing fad.
In contrast to those “perfect” (symmetrical, even, identical) objects produced by big industry, the true perfection of a handmade pot comes from the impossibility of ever creating another piece exactly like it. Each object has marks from the making process. And when an artist creates something, they inevitably leave a little piece of themselves in that object.
Pottery has reemerged with a new and important role to play in our society. It enriches everyday objects with purpose and beauty; it gives them a soul. When an object is made by hand—by you or by a craftsman—you won’t want to throw it away. You will care for it and cherish it.