Fabric piece c. 20th century

This 'Fabric piece' was created by Maya and is on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Imagine Maya, who made this fabric. I wonder what it was like to create this piece, patiently weaving each thread, carefully placing the symmetrical motifs of flowers in rows. It makes me think about Agnes Martin and her commitment to the grid. The main body has a ground of dark red-brown with rows of flowers in gold, white and aubergine. Look at the border—it's darker, almost black, with the pattern like vertical question marks, dancing in a line. I feel a sense of rhythm and order, but also a gentle playfulness. Whether they know it or not, artists are in constant dialogue with one another and with the past, inspiring each other’s creativity. The process of making offers a way of seeing, thinking, and experiencing the world.