Nationale feestrok 1945 - 1960

"Nationale feestrok" (National Festive Dress) is a 1945-1960 textile work by C.E. de Visser. The skirt is a patchwork of colorful fabric scraps, stitched together in a star pattern and decorated with dates and symbols from the artist's life. It is a powerful example of outsider art, a category of art created by self-taught artists who often work outside the established art world. The piece reveals the artist's personal history and emotions, particularly during World War II, as signified by the inclusion of the Nazi Swastika and the dates 1940-1945. This unique piece is a powerful reminder of the impact of historical events on the human experience.