Silver Teaspoon c. 1938

Kalamian Walton made this drawing of some spoons, in no particular year, using what looks like pen and ink on paper. It's interesting, the way line becomes form here, and the spoons almost float on the page, like thoughts or memories. The textures are all implied, aren't they? You can imagine the cool, smooth feel of the metal, but it's all suggested through these delicate lines. Look at the way Walton varies the weight of the lines to create depth, especially on the handles, it's kind of mesmerizing. There’s something almost scientific about the way the artist documents each spoon, like a collection. The way he repeats his subject reminds me of Morandi. It makes you wonder about the spoons themselves, doesn't it? What stories could they tell? I always like to think about how art can embrace uncertainty, inviting us to dream up our own narratives.