Study in Silver 2020

Scott Fraser, born in 1957, made this oil painting, and I love that he is still making art! It’s a party of objects: a fork, a kettle, salt and pepper shakers, all dancing in silver. What must it have been like to spend time so intimately with these things? To really observe the way light bounces off the metal, creating an ethereal glow. The kettle reflects the room back at us! As a painter, I feel a kinship with Scott. I, too, look closely at color and light to find the world’s inherent poetry. The shapes are so simple, but each object has such unique character! Look at that fork, so sturdy and practical. It probably feels cool to the touch. I imagine holding it in my hand, feeling its weight and balance. I appreciate the way the artist has captured that essence of the fork, which in turn allows me to do the same. Painting is ultimately an exploration of seeing and feeling, each artwork a testament to the ongoing conversation between artists and the world around us.