Pick of the Kiln: The Work of Michael Simon

This exhibition featured ceramic works that revealed the progression of Athens artist Michael Simon’s work over the course of his career. The objects are Simon’s “pick of the kiln”: the pieces he chose to keep from every kiln firing. Simon began selecting them later in his career after sending previous work to exhibitions, shops and fairs for almost a decade without saving examples for himself. The exhibition featured dozens of objects, some that simply appealed to Simon and others that represent a desired form. Simon’s body of work features mostly functional objects. His interest in pottery originates from the role that pots play within the household, serving a utilitarian purpose such as food preparation, serving and storage.