Salt Cup 1935 - 1942

Henry Meyers made this Salt Cup, using what looks like watercolor or colored pencil on paper. I love the kind of quiet attention at play here. The color is muted, the cup itself rendered in earthy browns and yellows, with a texture that suggests wood or maybe even ceramic. Look at how the light catches the rim, a delicate line that defines its edge. It feels both solid and fragile, like a memory. It’s like the thingness of the cup isn’t really the point, but more a vehicle for exploring something else. This piece reminds me a little of Giorgio Morandi’s still lifes, in its simplicity and focus on everyday objects. There's a similar sense of stillness. Art isn't always about grand statements; sometimes, it’s about finding beauty in the ordinary.