Rol met wit lint met één gerafelde zijde en drie paarse horizontale strepen en een los stuk van hetzelfde lint c. 1930

Here we have a roll of white ribbon with purple stripes and a frayed edge, made by Gustav Schnitzler. The physicality of this object strikes me. It is a small, almost fragile object, a tangible representation of something that is used to adorn, to connect, to finish. Imagine the artist, handling this delicate material, feeling its texture, seeing the play of light on its surface. What thoughts might have run through their mind as they worked with this ribbon? The fraying, the imperfection, gives it character, makes it more human, relatable. I can imagine the artist considering its potential, how it might be used, what emotions it might evoke. The act of creating, whether it’s ribbon or painting, is about exploring possibilities, making choices, and embracing the unexpected. This piece speaks to the beauty in the everyday.