"Turk's Head" Mold c. 1940

Isadore Goldberg made this lovely watercolor painting of a “Turk’s Head” Mold. I can imagine Goldberg’s fascination with the way light describes the ridges and curves of this humble kitchen object. The brown hues are built up with layers of brushstrokes, giving form and depth to the mold. It’s as if Goldberg is not just depicting an object, but exploring the very essence of its shape and utility. I love the concentrated gaze, and the feeling of domesticity-- you can almost smell warm cake baking! It reminds me of Morandi, the way he would zero in on bottles, creating a meditation on form and stillness. And, of course, a painter like Giorgio de Chirico comes to mind, seeing the world as full of classical ruins and possibilities. By imbuing everyday objects with significance, artists show us how to look closer, inviting us to discover beauty in the mundane and celebrate the quiet hum of existence.