Percolator 1927

Stuart Davis conjured up this lively painting, Percolator, by layering different shapes and warm, earthy colors. It makes me wonder, what was Davis thinking as he built up this composition? I imagine him juggling a bunch of different ideas and images. He painted with confident, straight-edged strokes. Look at that number '6' peeking out like a secret code – and the zigzagging red line, almost like a spark of energy. It's like he's trying to catch a glimpse of everyday life and capture it with a new perspective. Davis had a knack for taking ordinary objects and turning them into something exciting. He was always in conversation with other painters too, bouncing ideas around and pushing the boundaries of what painting could be. It’s a reminder that art is always evolving, with each artist inspiring the next to see the world in new ways.