Missal Holder c. 1939

This is Gordena Jackson's rendering of a Missal Holder. Looking at the artwork, I see a delicate touch, soft colors like pale pinks and golds that make the design sing. I wonder what Jackson was thinking as she created this drawing? Maybe she was dreaming up a special place for words, a sort of hug for a book. I see so much care in how she shaped those edges, like each curve was a little whisper. The piece dances between a functional object and a dreamy idea. It makes me think about how we all, as artists, pick up ideas from each other, not copying, but chatting across time. Jackson’s holder is more than just a place for a book; it’s a little stage for imagination.