Wandbespanning met dessin "Wilde Vlucht" 1911 - 1915

Chris Lebeau’s “Wandbespanning met dessin "Wilde Vlucht"” wall hanging, residing at the Rijksmuseum, presents an intriguing surface alive with gentle green hues and delicate patterns. I imagine Lebeau working on this, perhaps in his studio, surrounded by sketches and color swatches, maybe listening to music. There’s a wonderful sense of rhythm to the overall composition, like a visual melody. The texture looks so smooth and even, while the patterns of flying figures and geometric shapes give it such depth. The title suggests a "wild flight," and I can see these figures soaring across the fabric, dancing within the confines of their structure. This piece resonates with the aesthetics of its time, echoing the organic motifs and stylized forms of the Arts and Crafts movement. It makes you think about all the other artists who were exploring similar ideas. It feels like a conversation that has continued across time, inspiring creativity and inviting new ways of seeing. It embraces ambiguity and uncertainty, allowing us to interpret it in our own way.