Though Kermit the Frog might disagree, green is easy. Green—the color of leaves, grass and moss—is restful, restoring, and blends beautifully with wood in an interior environment. I especially like dark, mossy (and a little muddy) greens which give me a sense of cool comfort.
The pitcher above, made in the 1960's or 1970's, was crafted by Übelacker, West Germany. The Cubist relief is reminiscent of the Modernist sculpture of Louise Nevelson. Nevelson was born in The Ukraine in 1899 and emigrated to The States with her family as a schoolgirl. Her sculptures were made of found objects, usually wooden, which she assembled in wall-mounted or freestanding "shadowbox" style assemblies. They were often painted monochromatically, often black or white. Nevelson's sculptures can be found in the great Modern museums and private collections of the world.
Please click on the photo above to learn more about this handsome piece.
More green ceramics tomorrow.
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