Cap 1935 - 1942

Percival Jenner made this drawing of a cap, we don't know when, and used graphite on paper. The whole thing has such a light, airy feel. You can tell he was really interested in how the lines would come together. The cross hatching on the cap gives it volume, but it also feels like it could float away. Looking closely, you can see the delicate lace around the edge. The way Jenner has rendered it, it almost looks like it’s breathing. The ribbons too, are so gently described, they feel like they might slip right off the page. It reminds me of Agnes Martin, how she used simple lines to create these incredibly complex and subtle worlds. What I like most is how Jenner embraces the ambiguity of the drawing. It’s not a perfect rendering, but it has a certain charm. For me, this piece really highlights the way that art is this ongoing conversation, where ideas get passed around and reinterpreted.