Staal bespanningsstof van linnendamast met nagelbloemen 1911 - 1915

This linen damask with marigolds by Chris Lebeau, well, it just kinda vibrates! The off-white pattern on this golden ground—it feels both ancient and modern. I can imagine Lebeau, almost like a printer, repeating the pattern, making slight adjustments along the way. It looks like it was probably quite labor intensive. You know, making any kind of art is all about working within limitations. In painting, I’m always thinking about how the edges define the space for mark-making and composition. Here, in Lebeau's work, the grid provides a structure, but it’s the subtle variations within the repeated motifs that give the fabric its rhythm and character. What a beautiful, understated kind of rigor! And that brings me to the thought that all artists are in conversation with each other. We build on each other’s ideas, responding to what came before and pushing things forward. Ultimately, it's up to us to look closely and find our own connections.