Wall Clock 1937

Marie Famularo made this watercolor drawing of a wall clock on paper, and it’s all about seeing the ordinary in a fresh way. Famularo's approach to mark-making feels methodical, almost like a technical drawing, yet there's a warmth that softens the precision. Look closely, and you’ll see how the colors create depth. The wood grain shimmers with dark browns and lighter tans, while the clock face is a symphony of creams and blacks. It’s a simple palette, but the layering gives it life. My eye is drawn to the delicate floral motifs around the clock face—they feel like a secret garden, a burst of organic life contained within the rigid geometry. This piece reminds me a bit of Joseph Stella's early industrial landscapes, where he found beauty in the starkness of modern life. But Famularo’s clock is more intimate, a gentle reminder to find the extraordinary in the everyday. It’s a conversation, an echo across time.