Omslagontwerp voor: Maandblad der Vereeniging voor verbetering van vrouwenkleeding, c. 1901-1909 c. 1901 - 1909

This is a print designed anonymously around the turn of the century for a magazine promoting improved women's clothing. The print is dominated by a stylized figure with wing-like extensions, evoking classical imagery of angels or winged deities. Note how the figures below are holding what appear to be pens, as if weaving a narrative or design onto the fabric of society itself. This recalls the ancient Greek Fates, weaving the destiny of mortals, a motif that speaks to the transformative power of creation and influence. Consider the figure's blank, almost spectral face, which reminds us of the complex and often contradictory roles women have occupied in the cultural imagination across time. This motif resonates with a deep, subconscious yearning for liberation and expression. The image taps into a primordial layer of collective memory, engaging viewers on an emotional level far beyond its aesthetic qualities. The act of writing or designing has resurfaced across epochs, continuously evolving yet rooted in the ancient symbols of creativity and destiny.