2019 | Ruth Crane: A Collector's Journey

We all collect. Collecting is a universal human practice that takes place in most cultures and our collected items become some of our most valued possessions. Collecting can begin deliberately or with unconscious acts of accumulation that become a conscious decision to continue. This exhibition traces Ruth Crane’s journey as a collector of ceramics through her early purchases to exuberant acquisitions. It reflects a wide range of creative experimentation and techniques that highlight texture, color, and surface design. It showcases the essential role of the collector and the diversity of ceramic art. What do you collect?