Rol met wit lint met één gerafelde zijde en drie blauwe horizontale strepen c. 1930

This roll of white ribbon with blue stripes, made by Gustav Schnitzler, is not just a craft supply, it's a testament to process. I am drawn to the raw materiality. The texture of the ribbon, its slightly frayed edges, speaks of use, of a history, or maybe an interruption. It’s like a painter’s canvas, where every mark tells a story. I’m thinking about the repetitive gesture of winding the ribbon; it’s not a singular act, but a continuous, almost meditative one. The blue stripes add a rhythm to the piece, a visual beat that guides the eye around the roll. Look at how the light catches on the edges, highlighting the physical reality of the object. This piece reminds me a little of the work of Hanne Darboven, her interest in seriality and the passage of time. It’s a reminder that art isn’t just about the final product, but the journey. A celebration of the mundane and everyday.