Wafer Iron c. 1938

This is Benjamin Resnick's 'Wafer Iron', a drawing made without a known date and with unknown media. Looking at this drawing, what strikes me is how Resnick renders the mundane with such care, elevating the ordinary. The texture feels almost palpable; you can see the subtle gradations of tone that suggest the cool, smooth surface of the metal. The level of detail here is incredible. Look at the way each line contributes to the overall form, describing not just shape, but weight and presence too. The wafer iron itself is so precisely observed that you could almost reach out and touch it! This drawing reminds me a bit of Agnes Martin's quiet dedication to line and form. Both artists, in their own ways, invite us to slow down, to see the world with a fresh perspective, finding beauty in simplicity and the poetry of everyday objects. It is a beautiful testament to the power of observation, reminding us that art can be found in the most unexpected places.