Fragment bedrukte zijde met dessin 'Boston' 1912 - 1917

Irene Schaschl-Schuster created this printed silk fragment with the ‘Boston’ design. The bright yellow ground immediately catches the eye, contrasting with the stylized floral and leaf patterns in pink, blue, and black. The composition relies on repetition and rhythm, a play of forms that suggests a stylized natural world. The shapes are simplified, almost geometric, reducing flowers and leaves to their essential outlines. This abstraction is key to understanding the work's structure. It moves beyond mere representation, engaging with the very idea of form. Each motif, whether floral or leafy, is treated as a sign, a visual cue that points to something beyond itself. The arrangement flattens the pictorial space, emphasizing the surface and the interplay of colors and shapes. The fragment invites us to consider how design elements function as carriers of meaning. The edges of the silk offer a glimpse into its past life, reminding us that art is not static. The design is part of an ongoing dialogue between artist, object, and viewer.