Chair c. 1937

Florence Truelson made this artwork, called 'Chair', on paper, and I’m imagining her at her table, carefully considering each line. The chair is all straight edges, but the artist softens it with gentle curves and a warm color palette. I wonder about the specific object she chose, and why. It’s a handmade, maybe even folksy chair. Truelson takes the time to capture the textures of the straw seat and the smoothness of the wood, using watercolor to give the chair depth and dimension. It’s a quiet, contemplative piece. There’s a stillness to this chair, an invitation to sit and reflect. Each brushstroke feels deliberate, as if Truelson is trying to capture not just the chair's appearance, but its essence. Artists see each other’s work and we build on that. We create space for different ways of seeing, thinking, and being.