The Forgotten Pot

The Forgotten Pot
　
Thomas G. Turnquist
　
Denise and I were searching for various items at a thrift store. She ws looking for super
buys on clothing for her our granddaughters and I was looking for some good pots at a
super buy. Walking through the store I spotted a super a porcelain vase. An oblate form
with a white glaze with a touch of copper read. It was surperb!!! I turrned the pot over
and found no mark that one could make out to the naked eye. The maker will never
be known. The price tag on this beauty was $2.00 plus a few cents for tax. I bought
this jewell and gave it a home. A home where it will be seen and protected
from being cast out.
　
Are Americans numb when it comes to any art form? Are we drowing in a
pool of ipods and cheap imported electronics. Art in American schools
seems to be lacking. We need more money for art in our schools. We need potters
and all art artists to reach out to American youth. A bland society
is not the right road. We need to go beyond an America that casts
work by its artists upon the shelves of thift storess. Art and craft must not be simply
a phrase, but a working energy that brings joy and bright to
America.
　
　
The word society connotes progress, growth, and development. There are many
strands in the this cord of culture and growth. We must embrace the best of
what modern culture offers. We, as an Americans must expand our
base and spread the word to the world of our popular culture.
　
　
Tom Turnquist