Coverlet Detail c. 1936

Editor: Here we have *Coverlet Detail*, created around 1936, it is a drawing showcasing a fibre-art textile design. The piece has an almost meditative quality, stemming from the geometric patterns. It feels very handmade and homey. What is your take? Curator: Oh, "homey," I like that. It's funny, I look at that tight geometry against those wild, hanging threads, and it strikes me as a conversation. I find it fascinating that this level of care was given to something as functional as a coverlet. Makes me wonder who was supposed to see it. The person wrapped in it? Or someone more discerning? Editor: Maybe both? A quiet act of artistry woven into everyday life? I hadn’t thought of it that way. What else catches your eye? Curator: Definitely the colour choices, it's restrained, but in the best way. The pops of brick-red set against the deep blue, give it such a dynamic energy. And how meticulously it's all rendered...makes you think about the patience, the quiet hours that went into creating this vision. Did the artist consider themselves an artist, or a craftsperson? Does that even matter, now, decades later? Editor: It’s beautiful! Seeing how those "crafts" can convey deep and expressive creative experiences makes me appreciate this textile piece in new ways! Curator: Absolutely! The dialogue between control and abandon...makes this more than just a drawing of a coverlet. It is, perhaps, an invitation to wrap ourselves in the unexpected beauty of the mundane. Editor: That is an elegant way to summarize the dialogue between beauty and simplicity. Thanks!