Desk 1935 - 1942

This 'Desk' was made by Henry Meyers, but the exact date is unknown. Looking at the watercolour, it's clear that the making of this piece was a labour of love, a slow, considered process. I love the way the wood grain is evoked through delicate layering of translucent washes, building depth and form. It feels like the piece is breathing! The glass panes of the upper section have this beautiful blue hue. See how the precision of the lines and the geometric forms contrasts with the fluid, organic feeling of the wood? There’s a tension there that really holds my attention. Up at the top there’s this little architectural plan. Is this a drawing of a desk, or a drawing *for* a desk? It reminds me of the work of Hilma af Klint, in that it's difficult to tell whether this is a representation of an object or a diagram of a hidden structure. In the end it doesn't matter, all art is an experiment with materials and ideas.