The Fairy Circus 1931

Dorothy Lathrop made this drawing, "The Fairy Circus," with ink on paper, and look at the beautiful balance of black and white! The process of making something, whether it’s a drawing or a painting, is about finding a rhythm, like a dance, or a back-and-forth conversation. Look at how the white of the mouse stands out against the dark backdrop, it’s kind of magical! It’s like Lathrop is inviting us into a secret world where anything is possible. You can almost feel the velvety texture of the mouse’s fur, and the cool, smooth surface of the mushroom caps. There's something about this piece that reminds me of Kay Sage. Both artists invite us to reconsider what is real and what is imagined. Like all good art, Lathrop’s drawing embraces ambiguity, allowing for multiple interpretations and sparking endless possibilities.