Mist on the Agawa 1928

Kerr Eby made "Mist on the Agawa" using delicate, almost ghostly marks to conjure a scene that feels both present and distant. The process is right there on the surface, you can almost feel the artist’s hand moving across the plate. Look closely at the water and the reflection of the canoe. See how Eby uses these tiny etched lines, almost like whispers, to create depth and movement? It’s not just about depicting a lake; it's about capturing the way light dances on the surface, the way the air hangs heavy with moisture. The lone figure in the canoe, becomes a part of the mist, quietly journeying into the unknown. Eby’s work reminds me a little of Whistler's nocturnes, those moody, atmospheric scenes where everything seems to dissolve into a haze of muted tones. Like Whistler, Eby invites us to lose ourselves in the subtleties of tone and texture. It's a reminder that art isn't just about what we see, but how we feel.