Fork c. 1936

This rendering of a fork was made by Anthony Zuccarello sometime between 1855 and 1995. What I love about this pencil on paper is its simplicity and the way the artist seems to lovingly consider the design of the object, from the prongs to the handle. You can tell Zuccarello took pleasure in the subtle details of the fork, adding geometric and floral decorations. I can imagine him carefully sketching each detail, pausing to admire the form and function of this everyday object. It reminds me of my own studio practice - that process of looking, deciding, resolving, and then, adding more. The act of drawing becomes a meditation on form and beauty. This piece, with its understated elegance and focus on the beauty of the ordinary, feels connected to a larger conversation about how we find meaning in the mundane. And how that close looking can become its own source of inspiration.