Alex McErlain, left, and Doug Fitch hold up their own pots in York Art Gallery. Behind them on the left is the display of traditional medieval pottery, and on the right is the display of the modern potter’s work
THE craft of English pottery throughout the ages will be showcased at a new exhibition at York Art Gallery.
Honest Pots runs from today for the next 12 months and, according to the gallery, is a chance to observe the “the unpretentious beauty of handmade pottery”.
Pieces range from medieval jugs to country pottery and on to contemporary studio prices.
Curator Helen Walsh said: “This is an exhibition which invites viewers to spend time looking at the subtle beauty of traditional handmade functional pottery and seeing how it has influenced a whole movement of contemporary potters.”
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