Horse and Wagon c. 1935 - 1943

Chuzo Tamotzu made this drawing of a horse and wagon, using what looks like charcoal, to create this hazy scene. You can feel the artist figuring out the scene as he draws. The way the marks are laid down so swiftly, it’s like the image has been captured in a hurry. I imagine Tamotzu grabbing his materials and running outside to sketch this moment. He’s trying to capture the scene as quickly as possible, before the horse or the light shifts. The charcoal marks are smudged and blurred, giving the drawing a sense of movement and energy. It's about the everyday, but it's also about how the artist is seeing and feeling. It's like he's saying, "Look at this, isn't it amazing?" It reminds me of the work of other artists who were interested in capturing the fleeting moments of modern life. There's a real sense of urgency and immediacy, as if he was trying to capture something before it disappeared. Artists are always in conversation, looking at each other's work and pushing each other to see the world in new ways.