Woman's skirt c. 20th century

This textile, known as 'Woman's Skirt' and created by Dida, presents a structured composition dominated by alternating squares in warm hues. The pattern of brown and beige creates a grid-like structure across the skirt. The interplay of colour and form immediately draws the eye, inviting closer inspection. Here, the regularity of the grid is disrupted, but a new order emerges through the repetition and variation of geometric shapes, creating a structural rhythm. This interplay between structure and variation can be viewed through the lens of semiotics, where each color and shape functions as a signifier. The skirt challenges fixed meanings, suggesting a dynamic interplay between cultural identity and individual expression. Note how the artist destabilizes conventional understandings of textile. The overall effect is not just aesthetically pleasing but also intellectually engaging, reflecting the broader cultural and philosophical discourses of its time. The skirt’s patterns invite ongoing interpretation, highlighting the shifting nature of meaning.