Flip Glass c. 1936

Michael Trekur made this drawing of a glass sometime between 1855 and 1995. It's graphite on paper, and to me, it feels like a study, a quiet meditation on form and light. Look at how Trekur uses the graphite, layering it to create the illusion of transparency and depth. The cross-hatched patterns in the middle section, each little diamond meticulously rendered, give the glass its texture. Notice the slight variations in tone and pressure – these are not imperfections, but rather, they imbue the glass with a sense of volume. The bottom of the glass is built up of straight lines giving it a solid foundation, but then, it’s like the thing is built in layers of increasing detail and then nothing at the top. It's a dance between representation and abstraction, a subtle reminder that art isn't about perfect imitation, but about seeing and feeling. It's a bit like Morandi's bottles, but with a touch more precision, a touch more love for the object itself.