Textile 1935 - 1942

This textile design was rendered anonymously on paper in an unknown time and place. The hand-drawn quality, all these open, searching lines, it feels so much like a beginning. It is not about perfection, but about a process of discovery. The line itself is delicate, with a gentle but assured touch. Note the different weights of line used throughout the drawing. The way these lines define the floral forms and create a rhythm of movement. There's a vulnerability to the work, too – it’s taped to a backing sheet, and there are notes and markings, all these little ghosts left visible to the viewer. And these aren't flaws, but part of the work's unique beauty. It reminds me a bit of the drawings of Cy Twombly. Both artists share a love of line, a willingness to leave the messy traces of their process visible. They show that art isn't about answers, but about asking questions, and about the joy of exploration.