a potter holds up a freshly made ceramic bowl, turning it slowly in their hands with a concerned expression. Their finger points to a visible crack running down one side of the bowl. The potter's face shows disappointment as they notice additional small chips along the rim. A fellow student nearby also examines their own pottery piece, finding similar imperfections and dents. Both artists frown as they compare their work to the perfect examples displayed on the shelf. defects, imperfections, and weaknesses being discovered in their crafted objects