Sauerkraut Stomper 1939

Edward Unger made this drawing of a Sauerkraut Stomper with graphite and colored pencil. I like how humble it is, just a simple, honest tool depicted with care. I can imagine Unger choosing to draw this object, maybe thinking about its weight and purpose. What kind of mark do you make when you’re drawing something like that? You're considering its texture, the grain of the wood, and the way light falls on its worn surface. The whole act of drawing becomes a meditation on usefulness, on the beauty of things made by hand. It reminds me that art doesn't always have to be grand gestures; sometimes, it's about noticing the quiet dignity in everyday objects. It's a reminder that artists are always looking, always finding inspiration in the most unexpected places.