Spoon Mold c. 1938

Paul Poffinbarger’s “Spoon Mold” (c. 1938) depicts a detailed drawing of two spoons. The spoons are rendered in a minimalist style against a pale background, emphasizing their form and structure. The artist's careful attention to detail in the rendering of the spoons' contours and the subtle play of light on their surfaces creates a sense of realism. The piece exemplifies Poffinbarger's interest in the everyday objects that surround us, elevating the ordinary to a level of artistic significance.