Lint in papierband, grijs aan beide zijden rose afgebiesd c. 1890 - 1935

This roll of ribbon – 'Lint in papierband, grijs aan beide zijden rose afgebiesd' – was crafted by Gustav Schnitzler. It’s this curious, quiet object that’s just so appealing to me. I'm picturing Schnitzler at work, thinking about his art, his intention, and all the people who might use this ribbon. It's gray, with these delicate pink edges, and it's all wrapped up so neatly with its paper label. It’s humble, sure, but it's also kind of spectacular. When I look at it, I am reminded of Agnes Martin and the way she was concerned with subtle line and the grid. In Schnitzler's work, the thread and the color act as a form of embodied expression. It's a delicate dance of colors and textures all wound together, not unlike the way artists across generations are inspired by one another.