Lint van lila gaas c. 1900 - 1915

This ribbon of lilac gauze by Gustav Schnitzler, what can I say? It's more than just a pretty trimming; it's a little poem made of thread. I love imagining how something like this comes into being. Think of the artist, Schnitzler, carefully choosing the lilac, feeling its texture, deciding on the width, the weave… It makes you wonder, what was he thinking when he made it? Was it meant for a dress, a hat, or some other finery? That soft lilac against the pale box. The color itself feels like a whisper, so delicate. I get a sense of intimacy and care in such an understated object. I think of other artists who use found objects to disrupt our sense of scale and space. It’s like a note in a bottle, a quiet, handmade thing. It's a reminder that art doesn't have to shout to be heard; sometimes, the softest voice carries the most meaning.