RITUAL

NO SIMPLE MATTER

by alma eliot

What happens when a ritual meets reinvention? Theoretically, these ideas cross paths only occasionally. The question has been on our minds since seeing Porcelain, No Simple Matter, an exhibition of antique Meissen and contemporary porcelains at the Frick Collection in Manhattan. Through a mash-up of old and new, No Simple Matter proves that ritual and reinvention can merge, delivering topsy-turvy, delightful, and mind-expanding results. (That’s a combination that To Whom It May-ers relish, we might mention!)

For the show, the contemporary artist Arlene Shechet selected close to one hundred antique porcelain plates and vessels from a collection promised to the Frick. Rather than presenting them by chronology or theme, she chose to display them in an expressionistic, visually striking arrangement, offering a fresh perspective on a tradition we thought we knew.

Also among the porcelains are examples of Shechet’s own work, created at the famous Meissen porcelain factory four years ago. As an artist on site at Meissen, Shechet examined not only the finished product of the porcelain, but also its process of creation. Turning the manufacture inside out, Shechet reveals the stagehand objects of porcelain production. The best example of this approach may be the bowl she crafted based on a mold from the factory, itself used to create a bowl. In another design, she reassembles parts from the creation process into a chopped-and-screwed porcelain object.

Rituals are the wayfinders of daily life, marking intervals of time and experience. But No Simple Matter is a visual treat that makes the case that even a familiar tradition can be renewed or reexamined.

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Porcelain, No Simple Matter: Arlene Shechet and the Arnhold Collection is on display May 24, 2016 to April 2, 2017 at the Frick Collection in New York City.

Photo: Africanus Okokon
 

How often do you medicate?

To Whom It May recommends doses based on medication frequency, and the suggested doses are intended to help you feel body-functional and mind free. Every box that arrives at your door will contain chocolates in individual boxes sealed with one of these mighty-helpful labels.

NONE FOR ME
PLEASE!

NEVER – ONCE
per MONTH

SEVERAL TIMES
per MONTH

SEVERAL TIMES
per WEEK

SEVERAL TIMES
per DAY

We encourage you to find your way patiently, to a dose that’s right for you – start low, then wait and see. It may end up being a cherished single piece, or a uniquely combined experience of two, or three.

Full effects of THC digestion commonly felt within 60-90 minutes. Bide your mind and enjoy the time!

to whom it may entice

In honor of this month full of heart,
we’re adding two bonus chocolates to your cart*

Also please consider staying in touch,
we're good to our “lovers” and don't send too much.

*ADDITIONAL CHOCOLATES (UP TO 15MG)
ARE INCLUDED FOR YOUR FIRST ORDER ONLY

Added to cart

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RITUAL

NO SIMPLE MATTER

by alma eliot

What happens when a ritual meets reinvention? Theoretically, these ideas cross paths only occasionally. The question has been on our minds since seeing Porcelain, No Simple Matter, an exhibition of antique Meissen and contemporary porcelains at the Frick Collection in Manhattan. Through a mash-up of old and new, No Simple Matter proves that ritual and reinvention can merge, delivering topsy-turvy, delightful, and mind-expanding results. (That’s a combination that To Whom It May-ers relish, we might mention!)

For the show, the contemporary artist Arlene Shechet selected close to one hundred antique porcelain plates and vessels from a collection promised to the Frick. Rather than presenting them by chronology or theme, she chose to display them in an expressionistic, visually striking arrangement, offering a fresh perspective on a tradition we thought we knew.

Also among the porcelains are examples of Shechet’s own work, created at the famous Meissen porcelain factory four years ago. As an artist on site at Meissen, Shechet examined not only the finished product of the porcelain, but also its process of creation. Turning the manufacture inside out, Shechet reveals the stagehand objects of porcelain production. The best example of this approach may be the bowl she crafted based on a mold from the factory, itself used to create a bowl. In another design, she reassembles parts from the creation process into a chopped-and-screwed porcelain object.

Rituals are the wayfinders of daily life, marking intervals of time and experience. But No Simple Matter is a visual treat that makes the case that even a familiar tradition can be renewed or reexamined.

___

Porcelain, No Simple Matter: Arlene Shechet and the Arnhold Collection is on display May 24, 2016 to April 2, 2017 at the Frick Collection in New York City.

Photo: Africanus Okokon
 

How often do you medicate?

To Whom It May recommends doses based on medication frequency, and the suggested doses are intended to help you feel body-functional and mind free. Every box that arrives at your door will contain chocolates in individual boxes sealed with one of these mighty-helpful labels.

NONE FOR ME
PLEASE!

NEVER – ONCE
per MONTH

SEVERAL TIMES
per MONTH

SEVERAL TIMES
per WEEK

SEVERAL TIMES
per DAY

We encourage you to find your way patiently, to a dose that’s right for you – start low, then wait and see. It may end up being a cherished single piece, or a uniquely combined experience of two, or three.

Full effects of THC digestion commonly felt within 60-90 minutes. Bide your mind and enjoy the time!

to whom it may entice

In honor of this month full of heart,
we’re adding two bonus chocolates to your cart*

Also please consider staying in touch,
we're good to our “lovers” and don't send too much.

*ADDITIONAL CHOCOLATES (UP TO 15MG)
ARE INCLUDED FOR YOUR FIRST ORDER ONLY

Added to cart