Vaas, samengesteld uit scherven en opgevuld met gips c. 1675 - 1690

This vase was made by 't Fortuyn, using shards of porcelain and plaster. Rather than starting from scratch, the maker chose to work with fragments, an approach that immediately frames the object in terms of loss and recovery. The irregular, mosaic-like surface shows that the artisan must have carefully selected and arranged the broken pieces, painstakingly filling the gaps with plaster. The vase bears witness to the labor-intensive process and draws attention to the value of repair. The visual effect is both decorative and deeply evocative, prompting us to consider how broken things can be made whole again. This work challenges traditional distinctions between fine art and craft. It celebrates the inherent beauty of humble materials and the transformative potential of skilled making. It also embodies a quiet form of resistance to a culture of mass production and disposability.