Sofa 1936

Nicholas Gorid drew this "Sofa" on what looks like aged paper, using precise lines that give the work a blueprint quality. It's all about process here, revealing the structure of the sofa piece by piece. The texture of the paper creates a warm contrast with the cool precision of the lines. There is the solid form of the sofa and then another one in outline, suggesting movement. It’s like he's saying, "Here's how it's built, but also, here's how it could be, how it might feel to move it." The legs, with their quirky curves and little wheels, give it a playful, almost cartoonish quality. This drawing reminds me a little of David Hockney's early etchings, where he uses simple lines to capture the essence of a scene. Both artists embrace a kind of directness, refusing to get bogged down in unnecessary details. To me, this "Sofa" isn't just a piece of furniture; it's a meditation on form, function, and the joy of seeing things take shape.