Vase c. 20th century

This Vase, by Randy Edmonson, was produced at an unknown date, and the muted palette is the first thing that strikes me. It’s like watching a landscape fade into twilight, where the distinction between earth and sky blurs. I’m fascinated by the material quality. You can almost feel the grit of the clay and the way it’s been coaxed into form. The surface isn't smooth or overly refined, it’s got this wonderful texture that hints at the artist's hand. Look closely at the middle of the vase: the colors almost seem to swirl together, like smoke or mist. It’s not just about the final product, but the evidence of the making, the process itself. It reminds me a little of Lucie Rie, but with a rawer edge. It feels like Edmonson is having a conversation with the earth itself, pulling something beautiful and functional out of the soil. Art isn’t about answers; it’s about the questions we ask along the way.