Trivet c. 1942

This drawing of a trivet was made by LeRoy Griffith, though we don't know exactly when. The approach is so simple, it's a study in reduction. I love the way Griffith captures the object's form. The even, muted palette gives the trivet a quiet presence, almost like a memory. The drawing feels like a conversation about how color, texture, and form can come together. It shows the simple beauty of an everyday object, transformed through close looking and careful representation. Look at the way the lines create a sense of depth and shadow. It reminds me of Giorgio Morandi, who also found endless inspiration in the mundane. Art is all about that conversation, isn't it? How one artist sees the world and passes it on to the next. It's always evolving, always open to new interpretations.