Jug c. 1937

Charlotte Sperber's "Jug," a watercolor on paper, captures the essence of folk art with its simple form and direct expression. The vessel, rendered in muted grays, serves as a canvas for a spirited blue horse, a symbol perhaps of freedom or untamed energy. I imagine Sperber, brush in hand, her focus unwavering as she coaxes the image from her mind onto the page. The lines are fluid, almost childlike, yet possess a confidence that speaks to her vision. The blue paint pools and bleeds, creating a texture that's both accidental and deliberate. There is a kinship here with other artists, like Forrest Bess, who embraced the raw, unfiltered expression of inner worlds. Sperber’s "Jug" invites us to see the world through a different lens, one where imperfection is celebrated, and the spirit of the maker shines through. It is in this spirit of exchange, and the courage to be vulnerable, that artists find their voices, creating works that resonate across time.