Madison Schwester

The inspiration behind The Evolution of Family Meals and Memories through Ceramic Tableware is derived from the intimate connections that are created through family meals, specifically as they are remembered in my family. Our relationship with dishware, as well as the food that is created to be held
by these vessels, results in the creation of an heirloom that contains vivid memories of home, family, and traditional meals that will be passed down from generation to generation. This body of work symbolizes and replicates my own memories and feelings that were created through the meals that were shared within my household. Unfortunately, my parents passed away between the years of 2018 and 2019. My hope for this body of work,
and the meals that are enjoyed from this dinnerware, is to honor and immortalize my family. An assembly of seven place settings, one for each of
my family members whom I hold very close to my heart, will act as a representation of the meals we were able to share and the countless fond memories we made.