Michelle Erickson creates ceramic pieces based on historical references while commenting on relevant issues."A Midnight Modern Conversation", seen on the table, is one of such pieces. To learn more about Erickson's practice, click on the link.

Who was Josiah Wedgwood? Learn more about this historic figure by clicking the link.

Europeans have always been interested in Asia; from their aspiration (and for many years, failure) to create Chinese porcelain to their attempts to produce lacquer. The Nelson-Atkins Museum gives a brief overview of some of the influences that Asian art has had over European decorative arts.