Dress the Part
And the everyday table.
“Everything is art when you’re dressed for it.” ~ Paulus Berensohn
Paulus, a potter and educator, shared this wisdom as he spoke of a black jacket he purchased for $1 while shopping, a jacket he did not need but nonetheless desired. This jacket transformed mundane, everyday activities one afternoon into art simply because he wore it. Suddenly, time at the laundromat became a performance, motions in space. Berensohn, a dancer, assumed a new role.
Berensohn was a potter and educator who transitioned from his early dancing career when he asked, “How do you dance in life?” His solution was clay. His book Finding One’s Way with Clay is an inspiration and grounding force.
Paulus’ story is beautifully connected and sparked a memory. Fifteen years ago, when making and selling under the brand Mint Peach, I began making for family meals at the everyday table. The idea was to elevate the task of getting dinner on the table to a ritual with a layer of unique handmade.
What can I do to dress the part? To create new interpretations of my everyday?
Thank you to everyone who visited our open studios during Art Walk on Friday. It was a pleasure; there were so many great conversations and catch-ups.