Silver Beaker 1938

Dorothy Dwin made this drawing of a silver beaker, and the detail is so precise, it's almost like she's trying to touch it, or maybe even become it. Look at how she's used the graphite to mimic the metal, capturing its sheen with these tiny, shimmering marks. It's not just about seeing, it's about feeling her way around the form. I love how she makes the lip of the beaker ornate and detailed. There’s this quiet intensity, especially in the way she renders the light playing on the silver. It reminds me a little of Morandi, who was also obsessed with these humble objects, exploring them over and over. I find myself drawn to artists who find the sublime in the everyday. For me, art is always like a conversation, an ongoing exchange of ideas, across time.