Fragment gordijn- of bespanningsstof met patroon "Bremrandje" 1900 - 1925

This is "Bremrandje," a fragment of curtain or upholstery fabric, by Theo Nieuwenhuis, made in the Netherlands. You know, looking at it, I feel a connection with the artist, Nieuwenhuis, even though we’re separated by time. I imagine him, or someone in his studio, carefully considering the patterns, the way they repeat and interlock, and how the light would catch on the fabric’s surface, bringing depth and life to the design. It’s kind of like how I approach a canvas, thinking about layering and how colors interact. I think about artists like William Morris, too, and how they were trying to bring beauty into everyday life through design. It’s a generous act, to consider the objects we live with and how they affect us. This fragment is like a little poem, a reminder that even the most functional things can be a source of inspiration and joy. We artists, we're all just riffing off each other, across time.