Pa. German Flat-iron Stand 1935 - 1942

Filippo Porreca's drawing presents a stark, analytical study of a Pa. German Flat-iron Stand, rendered with graphite on paper. The composition is divided, offering two distinct views of the object. Above, we see a flat, schematic representation, while below, the stand is depicted with a degree of three-dimensionality, subtly implying volume and depth. Porreca’s hand meticulously maps the object’s intricate design. Note how the circular form of the stand is echoed in the heart shapes, creating an interplay of geometry and sentiment. The drawing’s formal clarity invites us to consider the semiotics of everyday objects. By isolating and examining this utilitarian item, Porreca prompts questions about value, craft, and the cultural narratives embedded within the mundane. It challenges the traditional hierarchies of art and artifact and offers a space to reconsider established meanings of form and function.