Snuff Box c. 1937

Here's a painted 'Snuff Box' by Ann Gene Buckley. I'm thinking that Ann, armed with her brush, might have been trying to capture not just the look of the box, but also its spirit. It's a mix of control and spontaneity, you know? I see these round shapes, one with a butterfly, another with a kind of radial flower design. Imagine Buckley carefully applying each stroke, each dot, each line, probably thinking about symmetry, balance, and the overall harmony of the piece. The butterfly is a bit wonky and the design on the other side is a touch lopsided, but it's all part of the charm. It makes me think about all the times I’ve been in my studio trying to get something just right, only to realize that the imperfections are what make it interesting! I wonder who else made these. I feel like we are all connected somehow through what we make, and these forms really do feel like they are speaking to each other through space and time.