Lamp c. 1936

This drawing of a lamp was made by Herman Bader, on a sheet of paper, using graphite. What gets me is how a simple object rendered in such detail, can speak volumes about the act of seeing. Look closely, and you’ll notice the subtle gradations, the way Bader coaxes light and shadow from the graphite. There's such tenderness to the touch. It’s like he’s not just drawing a lamp, but feeling its form, its history. This isn’t just about representation; it’s about understanding through touch. It reminds me a little of Giorgio Morandi, who spent his life drawing the same bottles. These are the kinds of images that show how art isn't about answers; it's about questions, and about keeping the conversation going.