Ontwerp voor een juwelenkistje Possibly 1913

Mathieu Lauweriks made this design for a jewel box with pencil and ink on graph paper. You can really see the hand of the artist in this piece. It's not about slickness; it’s about process. The grid peeks through the drawing, reminding me of the unseen structures that hold everything together. Lauweriks' precise lines create these symmetrical forms, but within that symmetry, there’s a softness. Look at the gentle curves that make up the main shapes. It's like he’s inviting us to see the beauty in order. This piece reminds me a little of Hilma af Klint. Both artists were interested in geometric forms and the ways in which they could be used to express spiritual ideas. But where Klint was bold and colourful, Lauweriks is subtle, almost meditative. This jewel box isn't just a container; it's a little world of its own.