Silver Fork c. 1936

Herbert Russin made this drawing of a silver fork, and right away I'm thinking about what it means to represent an everyday object with such care. The pencil work is so delicate. Look at the shading on the handle – it gives the fork a kind of quiet dignity. I can imagine Russin carefully observing how the light hits the metal, trying to capture its sheen and form on paper. It's like he's saying, "Even the simplest things deserve our attention." It reminds me of the work of other artists who find beauty in the mundane, like Giorgio Morandi with his bottles. There's a conversation happening across time, with artists inspiring each other to see the world in new ways. This drawing is a testament to the idea that art can be found anywhere, even in a silver fork. It’s about embracing the simple things, finding joy in the act of looking.