Ontwerp voor de haak van een paraplu 1874 - 1932

This is a sketch for an umbrella handle by Mathieu Lauweriks, made on grid paper with pencil. What a beautiful drawing! I love this searching line, the way the artist has built up the form by drawing the same curve again and again, a bit like a mantra. You can see him thinking, trying to find the exact right shape. The grid gives it a solid structure, but the circles hovering above add a touch of playfulness. I can imagine him walking in the rain with his umbrella, considering the curve of the handle, how it feels in the hand. And then rushing inside to try and capture the memory of the object on paper, letting his hand follow the movement, like a dance. It reminds me a bit of the early constructivists, who were also interested in the geometry of everyday objects. It’s a good reminder that art doesn't always have to be about grand gestures or deep emotions. Sometimes, it’s about paying attention to the simple things around us and finding beauty in the everyday.