Silver Spoon c. 1938

Kalamian Walton's 'Silver Spoon' is a drawing, but it feels like so much more than a technical study. It's all about the delicate touch, isn't it? Look at these lines, so precise, but they waver like a memory. The spoons float on the page, each with its own personality. The way Walton renders the details – the little flourishes and engravings – you can tell he was totally absorbed in the process. It makes you think about art as an act of devotion. I love the bareness of the paper, the way the spoons cast no shadows. It's almost like they are specimens, laid out for examination. But then you see the quirky angles, and it's clear that Walton isn't just copying, he's translating. It makes me think of Vija Celmins and her drawings of everyday objects. She invites you to see the world in a new way. Ultimately, this piece reminds us that art isn't about answers, it's about questions.