“One wants to achieve the deep wet blue of the sea, or the glistening hot gold of melted glass. That one never does, is but inducement to try harder.” —Beatrice Wood

These vessels by Beatrice Wood highlight her experimental use of expressive pottery glazes. These coatings, applied to the surface of ceramics, can produce striking and often unpredictable results when heated in a kiln. Wood often experimented with different chemical compositions to produce a range of colors and textures, including an iridescent luster.