Carboy c. 1937

Edward White made this ‘Carboy’ from an unknown date with watercolour and graphite on paper. Look how White captures the smooth, reflective qualities of the glass. It makes me think about how we see, not just what we see. The way the light glints off the surface, bouncing around, tells you everything. Notice the window reflected in the glass, it's almost dreamlike. The physical qualities of the watercolour itself, its transparency, adds to this sense of lightness. It feels as though White built up the image in delicate layers, like memories. I'm reminded of Giorgio Morandi, another artist who found endless possibilities in simple, everyday objects. This piece celebrates the quiet beauty of the mundane, inviting us to slow down and really look. It's a reminder that art isn't just about grand statements, but about seeing the world in new ways.