Opstilling. Kande, flaske m.m. 1929

Vilhelm Lundstrom made this drawing, ‘Opstilling. Kande, flaske m.m.’, probably with charcoal or graphite, to create a still life of everyday objects. The beauty of this piece really comes through in the making, it's all about the touch of the artist's hand. I’m struck by the way Lundstrom gives weight and form to these objects, using only subtle tonal variations. Look at the pitcher, how its simple shape is defined by these dense areas of shading that also create a moody kind of atmosphere. The objects cast shadows that seem to blend into one another. The table almost feels like it's breathing beneath the weight of the objects. It’s interesting to see how he reduces everything to its most essential form, but somehow the composition still has a lot of depth. I’m thinking of Giorgio Morandi and his quiet, contemplative still-life paintings. Like Morandi, Lundstrom finds beauty in the mundane. It reminds us that art isn’t just about grand gestures, but about slowing down and really looking. The piece invites us to consider art as a process of constant conversation and exchange.