Large Dish with foot c. 1965

Curator: This is Janet Leach's "Large Dish with Foot," a piece that really showcases her dedication to studio pottery. Editor: It feels grounding, doesn't it? The simplicity of the form is striking, almost austere in its directness. Curator: Leach’s work consistently blurred the lines between craft and art, challenging the gendered hierarchies inherent in the art world. This dish, though functional, operates as a sculptural form, a testament to her artistic vision within a male-dominated field. Editor: I'm drawn to the surface texture, the way light catches on the subtle imperfections. It has a certain warmth despite the dark, almost brooding color. Curator: Her emphasis on functionality and integration of Eastern and Western aesthetics speaks to a broader socio-cultural dialogue. Editor: Exactly. It's a dialogue of form and function, of tradition and individual expression. Curator: I agree. Looking at this dish now, I see not just an object, but a statement. Editor: And for me, an invitation to contemplate the beauty in everyday forms.