Prikking voor het maken van een deel van een kraag van naaldkant c. 1915s

This is a study for needle lace, made by a Belgian internee in Amersfoort at a place called Village Elisabeth. Imagine the artist, stuck in this place, finding solace in the meticulous work of lace making. It's like they're building a world thread by thread, a delicate rebellion against confinement. The lines are so precise, each one a tiny act of defiance. The floral patterns are so contained but the organic forms also suggest growth and movement, it's like the artist is thinking, “Even here, beauty can bloom.” I love how this piece speaks to the quiet power of craft, the way making something can be a form of resistance. It's a reminder that even in the darkest times, we can find ways to create beauty and meaning. And that’s the kind of conversation that keeps art alive.