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.