Coverlet 1935 - 1942

This "Coverlet" was made in 1824 by Suzanne Roy, though, honestly, the date makes me think of Jane Wright, whose name is marked in the pattern. The repeat design is like a conversation between blue and white, where each tone chases the other. There’s something so deliberate about the patterning; a world of geometric shapes, stars, and floral motifs that speak to the order and rhythm of our inner lives. I can imagine Roy carefully threading the needle, her hands moving in a rhythmic dance, each stitch building upon the last to create this textile symphony. Notice that repeated emblem of an eagle clutching arrows in its talons. It might be easy to overlook, but it echoes throughout the design, almost as if Roy is whispering a secret message to anyone who will listen. Just like Agnes Martin's grids or a Mondrian painting, Roy’s “Coverlet” reminds us that art is not just about what we see, but about how we see and the intention behind the making.