Untitled 1977

Hannelore Baron made this untitled collage from humble materials, probably in her studio. It looks like she’s taken found textiles – scraps really – and layered them into a composition with a strong horizontal structure. I can imagine her sifting through piles of discarded materials, feeling their textures, noticing their faded colours, and intuitively piecing them together. There’s an intriguing tension between the grid-like pattern on the lower half and the more amorphous shapes above. The fragment of text adds a layer of mystery, like a coded message or a half-remembered dream. It reminds me of Kurt Schwitters, who elevated everyday detritus into high art. You can see how artists are always in conversation with each other, borrowing ideas and pushing boundaries. This piece embodies an ongoing dialogue, a testament to the enduring power of creative expression.