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Critics find echoes of Jackson Pollock, Sam Francis, Morris Louis, and Henri Michaux, even without direct influence — it is the intuition of the human spirit, a shared expressive impulse that transcends centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese objects, born out of necessity, end up in dialogue with abstraction, with the freedom of form, and with the very origins of art. In every bowl, in every jug, there is a quiet act of resistance: the poetry that lives within the everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eText inspired by Caroline Kesser\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pieces-with-marbled-glaze","title":"Pieces with Marbled Glaze","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of a low vessel with handles and a tall cylindrical container, both hand-formed and glazed with a marbled effect in green, ochre and reddish hues. 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The glaze covers only the upper area to facilitate cleaning, leaving the base raw to allow the clay to breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith their clean, balanced forms, they work well as vases or sculptural accents on tables, shelves or counters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeft: 7.2 inches x 4.5 inches x 6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRight: 8.5 inches x 5.5 inches x 7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regiment of Love","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50157592969455,"sku":"15508","price":1210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/0613\/7327\/files\/Art-00-006.png?v=1783683904"},{"product_id":"hand-paintedjug-with-abstract-landscape","title":"Hand-PaintedJug with Abstract Landscape","description":"\u003cp\u003eRounded jug with curved handles and a beak-shaped spout, hand-thrown and decorated with brushstrokes in blue, green and brown over a soft cream background. 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Decorated with concentric cobalt-blue lines over a pale ivory background, it represents a more refined side of Puglia’s ceramic tradition, dating from the early 20th century, influenced by Renaissance maiolica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA timeless accent for a shelf, side table or minimalist floral arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9 in x 6.5 in x 8 in\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regiment of Love","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50157593100527,"sku":"15512","price":561.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/0613\/7327\/files\/Art-00-008.png?v=1783683907"},{"product_id":"large-pasata-bowl-with-green-splatter-glaze","title":"Large Pasata Bowl with Green Splatter Glaze","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOriginating from Puglia, southern Italy, this large terracotta bowl dates back to the mid-19th century. 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The piece features a rounded lower body, narrow waist, flared upper section, and a pronounced pouring spout integrated directly into the rim. A single curved handle connects the upper and lower body, creating a continuous silhouette shaped for practical domestic use. Its proportions and softened geometry reflect the utilitarian pottery traditions of southern Italy, where everyday vessels were produced with a strong sense of material balance and handcraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface is covered in a rich honey and ochre glaze with darker brown accents concentrated around the rim, handle, and central band. Vertical glaze movement and visible firing marks create subtle tonal variations that enhance the depth and warmth of the terracotta beneath. The dark horizontal line encircling the center emphasizes the transition between the upper and lower sections of the form, adding a restrained graphic detail to the otherwise minimal surface. 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