Teapot 1935 - 1942

Grace Halpin drew this Teapot with graphite on paper. Isn’t it amazing how something so everyday can become a real field of exploration? The softness of the graphite gives the metal a luminous quality, like a foggy morning. Look how Halpin coaxes a range of values from light to dark, creating a kind of quiet drama. The subtle shading, especially around the body of the pot, gives it weight and presence. I love the way the graphite almost melts into the paper, creating a velvety texture. It's as if you could reach out and touch the cool, smooth surface of the metal. Halpin’s Teapot reminds me a little of Morandi's still life paintings. Both artists find endless fascination in simple, unassuming objects. And like Morandi, Halpin invites us to slow down and really see the beauty in the everyday. It's a reminder that art isn't always about grand gestures, but about the quiet, careful observation of the world around us.