Hortensia Pattern Fabric Samples c. 20th century

Editor: This is Otti Berger's "Hortensia Pattern Fabric Samples." The vibrant green makes me think of new growth. What’s your interpretation? Curator: This simple textile sample becomes profound when viewed through the lens of Berger's experiences at the Bauhaus, and her tragic fate as a Jewish woman murdered in Auschwitz. How does understanding her socio-political context shift our perception of the material? Editor: It makes it seem less like a simple pattern and more like a statement. Curator: Exactly. The vibrant color then represents resilience, and a quiet refusal to be silenced. Editor: That gives me a lot to think about. Thanks!