Silver Spoon c. 1936

Charlotte Winter made this drawing, Silver Spoon, on paper. I love the stark simplicity, it’s almost clinical in its attention to detail, like she’s reverse engineering the object. The pencil shading is incredibly delicate, creating a subtle gradient that suggests the spoon's metallic sheen. The texture is smooth, almost photographic, yet there's a handmade quality in the soft edges and the faint sketch lines. The spoon itself seems to float on the page, suspended in a world of pure observation. The small detail of the initials, “R.M.C.” gives it a personal touch, like a secret message. This reminds me a bit of Agnes Martin’s quiet, meditative drawings, that focus on the power of simple forms and understated gestures. Ultimately, Winter invites us to slow down and really see, to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the everyday objects that surround us.