Butter Mold c. 1937

Wellington Blewett, who lived an impressively long life, made this drawing of a butter mold, though we don’t know exactly when, or with what medium. There’s something quietly radical about the simplicity of the palette - a soft, warm, monochrome. It's like a cozy hug from a forgotten sepia photograph. The beauty of the ordinary takes center stage, and that can be revolutionary, right? Look at the cross-section at the bottom – it's so matter-of-fact, like a blueprint, revealing the inner workings. This unassuming drawing reminds me a bit of Giorgio Morandi’s still life paintings, where everyday objects become profound through repetition and subtle variation. It suggests that art isn't just about grand gestures, but about finding beauty in the mundane, and celebrating the process of seeing. It’s about the ongoing conversation, the quiet hum of influence and exchange. And really, what could be better than that?