The Continuing Story of the Pots in the Window
AKA: What Does Nina Simone have to do with it?
The Background: Last Friday I posted a follow-up to an original blog entry titled “How Much is that Pot in the Window?” It was related to a pottery piece that my Asheville potter son, Josh, had displayed in the window of his “Clay Space” pottery studio; 9 pots glued to piece of wood, which was set on the ledge of his studio, not necessarily for the purpose of selling, but more to draw attention to his studio. 
“How Much is that Pot in the Window?” Last week, Josh called with the answer; “$400.” It was purchased by a private collector.
The Plot Thickens: The art collector who bought Josh’s pots glued to wood has a blog! It’s called “The Eunice Waymon Birthplace” and chronicles his efforts to restore the original home of Eunice Waymon in Tryon, North Carolina. In the time it took to click on a google search, I discovered that Eunice Waymon is Nina Simone! Of course, I knew Nina Simone was a singer and a major talent, but I didn’t know anything about her history, or the fact that she was active in civil rights, recorded several Bob Dylan songs, and sang a rendition of (my all time favorite) Suzanne by Leonard Cohen. Her webpage describes her as: “Singer, Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Honorary Doctor in Music and Humanities, High Priestess of Soul, Queen of African Rooted Classical Music. ” She died in April, 2003 at the age of 70. 
But the best part of this connect-the-dots saga, is that the private collector who purchased Josh’s Clay Space window pots sent me a photo of them in their new home. Don’t they look great?!
My son, Josh, doesn’t have a webpage yet. I’m thinking maybe he needs his own category on the sidebar of my blog.
Post Note: We are heading out for some R&R to an undisclosed location that I’m hoping involves the ocean. Posting here may be erratic.
March 3rd, 2006 8:40 am
Hope you have a marvellous and restful time!
And the pots are gorgeous btw.
Here via Michele
March 3rd, 2006 10:53 am
How wonderful! They do look great in their new home!:)
March 3rd, 2006 11:08 am
Cool story. I love when pieces fall into place.
March 3rd, 2006 12:14 pm
How excellent is that?
Have a great trip and we will too!
March 3rd, 2006 12:46 pm
Have a great time.
If you are headed this way…. it was great to be “beached” yesterday. But today it is cold and with a north wind off the ocean. I would have to bundle up down at the oceanfront.
Great picture of the final pot spot.
March 3rd, 2006 4:31 pm
WOW….they do look great!! Josh is a talent. Have fun on your trip !xox
March 3rd, 2006 5:38 pm
Have a great trip!
March 3rd, 2006 5:48 pm
Ah, yes, seven degrees happens even in Floyd!
March 3rd, 2006 6:57 pm
Artists inspire me.
Have a nice rest!
I am enjoying getting to know your sister.
March 3rd, 2006 8:17 pm
Sorry I haven’t been by this week! I’ve been posting food pics and starting a new weekly Meme. Swing by if you have time.
March 3rd, 2006 9:53 pm
WOW! Thats so neat! Yes I think its time He has his own category on your side bar.. 🙂 Or atleast a blog of his own.. LOL.. Enjoy your r&r
March 4th, 2006 4:54 am
I love this “connection”…Nina Simone was one of The Greats! I love the way those pots look in their new location…
I hope you do put a ‘special’ something on your sidebar for Josh…He should get a domain name and start his own Website/Blog/Art Home…you know? So sorry you are unable to visit me…I miss your comments, Colleen.
March 4th, 2006 11:56 pm
March 4th, 2006 11:58 pm
Sorry my entire comment didn’t post. I was saying…wonderful for Josh!
March 5th, 2006 12:10 am
Wonderful story! And those pots are gorgeous. May you have a wonderful, restful time! (I first typed it as “festful,” which I suppose is appropriate, too.)
March 5th, 2006 12:22 am
This is really cool Colleen! Have a great trip!!
March 5th, 2006 9:55 pm
You have the best stories! They always peak my interest!
March 6th, 2006 1:22 pm
That is so cool!
March 6th, 2006 8:32 pm
What a cool story of the journey of the pots. Is he going to make another set to draw attention to his window again?