Lange broek van grijs gestreepte zwarte wol, met rechte pijpen zonder omslag, ingeperste pli, drie zakken, knoopsluiting en tailleband met zes knopen Possibly 1939

These long trousers of grey striped black wool, with straight legs were made by M. Öfner. It’s like looking at a drawing in charcoal, isn't it? The subtle tonal variation achieved with the grey lines, almost like hatching. I'm interested in the quiet process behind something like this. The material itself, the wool, has a certain give, a weight to it that must feel good when worn. And the way the stripes play with the form, especially at the knee and the crease in the leg, there’s a visual wobble, a push-pull, that activates the surface. The pleats at the top - they create a sort of controlled volume. This piece reminds me of Agnes Martin's grids, maybe, in the way it finds beauty in the simple repetition of line. I think there is something profound in such quietness, you know? It embraces the beauty of imperfection, celebrating the subtle shifts and variations that make each piece unique.