Wall Paper c. 1937

This wallpaper design was made by George Robin, though we don't have an exact date. What I notice right away is the off-white background and its delicate gold pattern. The flowers, or leaves, or whatever they are, look like they were made with the smallest brush, and the paint is almost transparent in places. Each form is slightly different and imperfect, which suggests a hand-made quality, like he wasn't aiming for mechanical reproduction. It reminds me of Cy Twombly's work, not in its visual appearance, but in the sense that it embraces imperfection. Each mark seems to carry a little bit of the artist's personality. Like a handwriting sample, this design seems less about creating a flawless image and more about capturing something genuine, something human. In the end, this piece embraces art as an ongoing conversation, always open to new ideas.