Drinking Glass 1935 - 1942

Hugh Clarke made this drawing of a 'Drinking Glass' out of graphite on paper. It's amazing how something so simple, like a drinking glass, can become a source of artistic exploration. The pencil marks build up the form bit by bit, like quiet whispers creating a delicate structure. See how the light gently plays across the surface of the glass, creating gradients that suggest its curves? There’s a sensitivity to the tonal variations that really brings it to life. The rim of small circles around the base of the glass is delicately rendered, each one catching the light in its own way. You can almost feel the artist's hand moving across the paper, carefully mapping out the form. It's a reminder that art is about process, about the act of seeing and translating the world around us into something meaningful. This piece makes me think a little of Morandi's still life paintings, where everyday objects are transformed into something profound. Ultimately, art is a conversation, an exchange of ideas across time.