Hand Wrought Iron Candlestick c. 1938

Gordena Jackson made this drawing of a hand-wrought iron candlestick, we don't know when, but look at the way she's approached it. It’s like a dance between observation and imagination, a real process. The surface is matte, and the color palette is tonal, almost monochromatic. The texture of the iron is captured with a deft hand, those curls and twists rendered with such care. It's not just about depicting an object; it's about feeling its weight, its history. Notice how Jackson handles the light, creating a sense of depth and volume. There’s a particular mark, that little spur at the left end, which seems to hold the whole thing together, like a tiny keystone. It reminds me of some of the drawings of everyday objects made by Giotto, where simplicity becomes profound. There's a conversation happening across time, a reminder that art is always evolving, always open to interpretation.