Double Bowl 1945 - 1948

Editor: So, here's Michel Cardew's "Double Bowl" from the Tate collection, date unknown. The earthy colors give it such a grounded feeling. It feels both ancient and modern at once. What do you think about this piece? Curator: Ah, Cardew's pottery... It whispers of a life lived close to the earth, doesn't it? The glaze, that olive-green pool, it’s like looking into a still pond at twilight. And those markings? They're like calligraphy, strokes of pure instinct. Makes you wonder what he was thinking, doesn't it? Editor: Definitely! It does make me wonder if this was meant to be a centerpiece or a functional object? Curator: Perhaps both, you know? Beauty in utility, the everyday elevated. Cardew blurred those lines intentionally. Now, I see a connection to a simpler life. What about you? Editor: I agree about seeing that connection. I think I appreciate the craftsmanship of it. Curator: Exactly. A reminder that even in our digital age, there's still magic in the handmade.