Pa. German Plate c. 1937

Albert Levone made this 'Pa. German Plate' with watercolour, and it’s like a little world of delicate touches. The way he builds up the image with layers of thin washes of colour—it’s all about process, about letting the medium do its thing. Looking closely, you can see how the watery paint pools and blends, creating these soft, dreamy textures. The colours are muted, earthy. There is green and brown. It gives the whole piece a kind of humble, handmade feel. Notice that dark brown outline. It’s like a hesitant embrace, and it really makes the plate feel complete, like it's holding everything together. It reminds me a little of Hilma af Klint's botanical studies. But ultimately, it feels like its own thing, a quiet conversation between Levone and his materials. It’s a reminder that art doesn’t always have to shout to be heard.