Panel c. 20th century

This 'Panel' of unknown date, presents a striking interplay of geometric forms dyed onto woven fiber. The immediate visual experience is dominated by a grid-like structure composed of alternating dark and light rectangles, creating a woven pattern that is both ordered and dynamic. The composition is divided into four quadrants, each mirroring the others, yet the subtle variations in tone and texture give each a unique character. The use of contrasting colors enhances the legibility of the pattern, drawing the eye across the surface and creating a sense of visual rhythm. The weaving technique itself, with its inherent structure, serves as a foundation for the dyed pattern, blurring the lines between surface and support. This interplay challenges our perception, encouraging us to question the nature of structure and decoration. Ultimately, it asks us to consider how the grid, a symbol of order and rationality, can be subverted and animated through the subtleties of craft.