Jar 1935 - 1942

Editor: So here we have Isidore Steinberg’s “Jar,” created sometime between 1935 and 1942, using watercolor and drawing techniques. It's a simple composition, but I find myself drawn to the way the light filters through what appears to be glass. What captures your attention in this seemingly ordinary object? Curator: Ordinary, perhaps, but the world is so full of unnoticed extraordinariness! What catches my eye is the quiet confidence of Steinberg’s line. He wasn’t trying to shout; he was whispering a secret about the humble beauty of everyday life. Doesn’t it remind you of mornings when sunlight dances through a glass of water? Have you ever just stopped and appreciated the shifting patterns? Editor: That's beautifully put. I never thought of it that way; I was so focused on the technical skill. Is there a reason why an artist might focus on something so...domestic? Curator: Maybe it’s a rebellion against the grandiose, an affirmation of the simple joys that sustain us. Think of it as a tiny revolution in watercolor – a jar becomes a universe. He invites us to find significance in the mundane. Almost like holding a moment still, forever. What would you use the jar for? Editor: Maybe to hold flowers? Or as a memory vessel? I can definitely see now the revolution, especially thinking about those times! Curator: Exactly! So, what will you notice tomorrow that you never saw before? Editor: I am going to be present with my morning coffee; that's for sure! Thanks for revealing the story behind this Jar, that at first glance looks like just any regular object.