AMERICAN STOR, 2009

“The Blue Willow pattern holds special meaning for Hatch; it is a reminder of the china that her merchant ancestors carried with them to New England and kept within the family through the generations, but it is also a pattern that, Hatch explains, has “a long history of ... being interpreted and reinterpreted from one culture to another,” originating in China and remaining widely copied throughout Europe and the United States.

Although her delicate porcelain forms and their embellished patterns recall etiquette and formality, Hatch’s philospohy of function is much more practical. Hatch views her work as “domestically destined” as she merges the aesthetic and utilitarian in her designs for everyday use in the home. Much like the contrast of farm and aristocratic life that have marked so many of her own experiences, this work commemorates Hatch’s diverse personal histories into one finely crafted collection.” —Amy Chaloupka for American Story Catalog, 2009