Toast Rack c. 1938

This drawing of a toast rack was made by Bernard Westmacott and, well, I wonder what the story behind it is? You know, sometimes the most ordinary objects can become really interesting when an artist takes a closer look. I can almost feel Westmacott’s hand moving across the paper, carefully rendering each line and curve of this mundane kitchen object. It’s like he’s trying to understand the very essence of toast-holding-ness! I imagine him thinking about its purpose. There’s a certain charm in the simplicity of the drawing, the way he captures the texture of the metal and the way the light hits it. It reminds me that even the most functional things can be beautiful if we take the time to really see them. It also makes me think about the work of other artists, like Claes Oldenburg, who found beauty in everyday objects. Art is so interesting, isn't it? We’re all just building on each other’s ideas, finding new ways to see the world.