Ribbon 1900 - 1925

This 'Ribbon', an anonymous work, hangs in the Minneapolis Institute of Art. It's a wild journey through color and form. The artist's process feels almost like a dance, a playful exploration of what happens when these hues meet. There's a riot of pinks, oranges, and yellows, all buzzing against a ground of deep indigo. These colors aren't shy; they're unapologetically vibrant, colliding and merging to create a visual feast. Look closely, and you will see the way each mark seems to respond to the ones around it, a conversation unfolding on the surface of the fabric. The materiality is key here, the colors are laid down in small, precise movements, creating a subtle texture that draws you in. There's a delightful tension between the regularity of the grid and the organic shapes floating on top, making you think about how even the most rigid structures can hold something fluid and free. It reminds me of Hilma af Klint's early abstract paintings, where she uses color and form to explore unseen worlds. Ultimately, this ribbon celebrates the beauty of process and the endless possibilities that emerge when we allow ourselves to play with color and form.