Fragment of Bed Curtain c. 1937

Florence Earl made this fragment of a bed curtain, using fabric and thread. What strikes me about this piece is the slow, deliberate process of its creation. Each stitch, each carefully chosen color, speaks to a dedication of time and labor. Look at how the blues shift and change within the petals, a layering of hues that gives depth to the otherwise flat surface. It’s like watching water in a shallow pool, the way the light plays and bends. I love this kind of attention to detail because it's not just about representation. It's about feeling, about the way colors can evoke emotions. The embroidery reminds me a bit of some of the work of Anni Albers, who also explored the possibilities of textiles as a medium for artistic expression. I think both artists saw the potential for beauty and meaning in the everyday, transforming humble materials into something extraordinary. Art is a conversation, after all, a constant exchange of ideas and influences across time.