Glass Water Pitcher c. 1938

Helen Bronson made this 'Glass Water Pitcher' with what looks like watercolor, and it’s just lovely. I see the artwork as a testament to the simple joy of rendering everyday objects with such care and attention. The paint is applied in thin, deliberate strokes, with layers of yellow and purple that give it this glowing effect. The texture almost looks woven, doesn't it? The way the light bounces off the surface makes it feel like I could reach out and touch the cool glass. Check out how the handle is rendered, it’s a soft grey, and is quite different from the body of the pitcher, which really makes it pop. It’s so well-observed. Bronson reminds me a little of Morandi, in the sense that they both found endless inspiration in the quiet beauty of inanimate objects. Both artists show us that, sometimes, the most profound art comes from looking closely at the world around us.