Wall Pocket c. 1939

Nicholas Zupa’s *Wall Pocket* is an undated watercolor that invites us into a world of soft, dreamlike colors and decorative forms. It’s all about the process here. Zupa isn’t trying to trick us with realism, instead, he's letting the materials do their thing, celebrating the flow and blend of watercolors. Look at how the translucent washes create depth, the way the colors bleed softly into each other. The ornamentation is lush, but rendered with a delicate hand. The light blue box is adorned with a vibrant bouquet, each petal and leaf carefully articulated. This isn’t just about representation; it’s about feeling the paint move across the paper, about the joy of watching colors mix and mingle. It reminds me of the work of outsider artists like Henry Darger, who created intricate fantasy worlds with humble materials. Art isn't about perfection, but about the beauty of the accidental, the unexpected. It's a conversation, a dance between intention and chance.