Card Table 1935 - 1942

Nicholas Gorid's "Card Table," of indeterminate date, presents a fascinating study in form and function through the medium of watercolor and graphite on paper. The composition immediately draws the eye to the table's distinct parts: the rounded top and its supporting pedestal that splits into three carved legs, each ending in a stylized claw. The artist uses line and subtle gradations in color to define the shape of the object with precision. This is where we can start to think about the semiotics of design. The table form, with its central support and ornate feet, evokes a sense of stability and classicism. Yet, the artist's choice to depict this object through drawing destabilizes its physical presence. Gorid invites us to consider the interplay between representation and reality. The piece becomes a study in how we perceive form through the filter of artistic interpretation, challenging our assumptions about the very essence of design and its cultural significance.