I see Life Vessels: Clay Bag Series – Criss Cross Applesauce as a dialogue of crossed messages and diverging relationships. I interpret the relationship represented by the handles as moving away from each other, symbolizing separation or divergence within the relationship. The rough glaze I envision as representing the turbulent times within this relationship. The crossing lines of overglaze illustrate the conflicting directions of this personality, reflecting internal struggles and contrasting facets of identity. This piece embodies the complexity of human connections and the tumultuous journey of understanding oneself and others.