Match Holder c. 1937

This drawing of a Match Holder was made by Robert Schuerer, we don't know exactly when or with what. It presents a process that's neat, crisp, and exact, almost like a technical diagram. The colors are warm and autumnal, with a predominance of oranges and yellows. The surface is smooth, and it's hard to detect any visible brushstrokes or textures, which gives it a sense of distance. The patterns of the match holder are intricate, but when you look closer, it’s all about these little starbursts. Each burst is like a tiny sun. Together, they create a visual rhythm that's both decorative and kinda mesmerizing. It reminds me of the work of some pattern and decoration artists, people like Robert Kushner or Kim MacConnel, whose paintings celebrated the beauty of decoration and the pleasures of visual excess. Like those artists, Schuerer invites us to appreciate the simple joys of looking and the transformative power of art. It embraces ambiguity, reminding us that art is always open to interpretation.