Vouwwaaier van fijne zijden zwarte gaas waaraan zwarte stroken, op een zwart kunststof montuur c. 1920 - 1930

This is a folding fan made of fine black silk gauze with black strips, on a black plastic frame. At first glance, it’s just a folding fan, a functional object designed to cool the user, but looking closely, the materials take on an artistic, almost sculptural quality. The black gauze has a fragile appearance, and the repetition of lines creates visual interest. The fan, when closed, becomes an elegant composition of shapes, textures, and light. It’s the kind of work that makes you think about the physicality of making, the way it feels to fold and shape fabric. I’m struck by the contrast between the gauzy fabric and the rigidity of the plastic frame. This piece reminds me of the way fashion designers like Rei Kawakubo use everyday objects to create something entirely new and unexpected. Art is all about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary, and this fan does that beautifully.