Peach still bank c. 1975

This ceramic Peach still bank was crafted by Lester Breininger. Looking at this glaze is so satisfying, like watching honey swirl on a hot biscuit. I can almost smell the kiln and feel the clay between my fingers. I imagine Breininger carefully dipping the peach into the glaze, watching the colors bloom and blend. It’s a total alchemical process! The way the yellow melts into the brown is so luscious, it makes you wanna take a bite, right? It reminds me of those juicy peaches from my childhood summers. And the little stem detail adds such a sweet, quirky touch. You know, folk art like this always makes me think about how artists are constantly riffing off each other. There's a playful back-and-forth across time, each one adding their own spin, like a visual game of telephone. It’s a reminder that art isn't just about skill, it's about feeling, connection, and keeping the conversation going.