Vaas, cilindervormig, polychroom beschilderd met waterverf c. 1920 - 1922

This vase, made by N.V. Plateelbakkerij Ram, features a polychrome design painted with watercolors. The organic, flowing forms swirling across the surface capture the eye, evoking the sense of movement and transformation. These colorful shapes remind me of a similar motif I've found in ancient Minoan pottery. In both cases, forms intertwine, suggesting a sense of vitality. This motif recurs throughout history, perhaps tapping into a collective memory of nature's cycles and the human desire to represent the unseen forces of life. The fluid nature of the lines and colors here might even be seen as an expression of our innermost selves, revealing emotions and ideas that lie beyond the grasp of rational thought. These symbols, like dreams, communicate through a visual language that bypasses conscious interpretation, striking us with their raw power. Over time, we see it resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings, yet its essence remains—a potent reminder of the interconnectedness of all things.