Panel c. 20th century

This panel, of unknown origin, catches the eye with its muted palette and bold floral pattern. I see an act of layering: the artist has built the artwork, shifting and emerging through trial, error, and intuition, with a clear sense of how things work. I sympathize with the artist, imagining their patient work, the satisfaction of each completed form. The texture is intriguing, and the way the colors interact shapes my experience of the painting, contributing to its intellectual depth. Look at the strokes forming the petals – each one communicates feeling and intention, guiding our eye across the surface. I find myself thinking about other pattern makers: Anni Albers, perhaps, or Ree Morton. Artists are in conversation, exchanging ideas across time, inspiring each other’s creativity. This panel, with its ambiguity and openness, embraces multiple readings, a quality I deeply appreciate in art.