“Life Vessels” by John H. Good

The series Life Vessels has been a particularly significant part of John H. Good’s artistic journey. The idea first emerged during graduate school, though at the time he could not fully articulate its meaning. He revisited the theme briefly around the turn of the century, only to set it aside when life drew him in other directions. When he returned to clay in 2023, the forms resurfaced almost instinctively, as though waiting patiently for him to be ready. For a time, their meaning remained unclear, but in May of 2025, he experienced a revelation: these vessels were not merely formal explorations, but metaphors for life itself. Spiva Center for the Arts’ galleries, located inside the Cornell Complex, are open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10:00am to 5:00pm. Free and open to the public; donations appreciated.