Candlestick 1935 - 1942

Christabel Scrymser painted this watercolour of a candlestick, at no determined date. This humble object, rendered in soft browns, is so nicely observed! The wood grain of the base and the quirky spiral leading up to the candle holder – I can imagine Scrymser setting up this still life, squinting at the light, trying to capture just the right curve of the metal. There’s something so satisfying about depicting an everyday object with such care. It reminds me that art isn't always about grand gestures; it’s also about noticing the beauty in the mundane. And let's face it, we've all been there, trying to capture the essence of something that seems simple, but turns out to be surprisingly complex. That humble candle is now burning bright in my mind's eye!