Clovis Retif, Illustrator, Paris

Description

This still life presents a charcoal drawing on tan paper, featuring a metal singing bowl, a wooden mallet, and a burning smudge stick. The singing bowl is central, displaying a metallic sheen. Adjacent to it, a cylindrical wooden mallet leans slightly, suggesting its use in producing sound. Positioned above the bowl is a burning smudge stick. Wisps of light smoke rise, adding a dynamic element to the composition. The light source is placed above, emphasizing the forms and textures of each object. The composition is minimalistic, focusing on the relationship between the objects and their textures.