Staal bespanningsstof met motief vlinders 1909

Theo Nieuwenhuis made this steel mesh fabric with a butterfly motif in, well, we don’t know exactly when, but isn’t it something? The way the patterns are woven into the fabric, it’s all about process, right? Like each thread is a decision, a little mark. It’s like a buttery yellow dream, this piece. The texture, you can almost feel it, right? It’s not just about the color; it's about how the light catches on the threads, how they create these subtle shadows and highlights. It’s like the fabric itself is breathing. Look closer, and you can see these little butterfly shapes emerging. Each one is slightly different, imperfect, but that’s what makes them so beautiful. This makes me think of Anni Albers, another textile artist who embraced the grid, but also found ways to break free from it. Art is like a conversation, isn’t it?