Jar c. 1940

Carl Buergerniss made this drawing of a jar with watercolor, and when you look at it, it's like a meditation on form and color. There's a real process at play here, a back-and-forth between the artist and the medium. The way Buergerniss handles the watercolor is so delicate, almost reverent. See how the light catches the curve of the jar? It’s all about the subtlety of color, the way the browns and reds blend into each other. The surface is smooth, but there’s a depth to it, a sense of volume. I especially love the rim, how it seems to curl and break, like a lip that’s been worn down by time. It's not just about depicting a jar, but about capturing a feeling, an essence. It reminds me a little of Giorgio Morandi, the way he found endless possibilities in simple, everyday objects. It's a reminder that art isn't about perfection, it’s about exploration, about finding beauty in the unexpected.