Candle Holder 1935 - 1942

This Candle Holder was made anonymously, and it's really interesting to consider that it is a design for something to be made in three dimensions. The gentle watercolor washes of lavender and purple create a beautiful sense of calm. I'm wondering about the maker, maybe they were sketching this in their studio, considering the dance between light and shadow, the reflective quality of metal. I imagine them thinking, 'How can I bring a sense of peace and warmth into a room?' The birds feel totemic, perched around the central circle. The concentric rings ripple outwards, creating a sense of expansion, like the light radiating from a candle. It reminds me of the work of Hilma af Klint and other visionary artists. There's an ongoing conversation happening between artists, makers, and designers, across time, inspiring each other. They're offering different ways of seeing, thinking, and experiencing the world.