Ornamentontwerpen op blokken 1876 - 1924

Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof created these Ornamentontwerpen op blokken with graphite on paper. Here, Dijsselhof plays with geometric forms, the diamond motif prominently displayed. These shapes echo ancient patterns found across cultures, from decorative arts to mystical diagrams. The diamond, a symbol of enlightenment, of knowledge, recurs in different forms throughout history, surfacing in indigenous art, medieval tapestries, and even modern logos. Note how the artist incorporates stylized figures within the diamond, a powerful emblem recurring since antiquity. Are these figures guardians, spirits, or allegorical figures, each a carrier of cultural memory? This visual language taps into a primal part of our psyche, engaging our emotional and subconscious. These symbols act as a magnet, triggering memories and instincts buried deep within our collective consciousness. The journey of the diamond and human figure reminds us of art's cyclical nature. Its echo repeats throughout time, modified, adopted, and reborn in the hands of new creators.