Prikking vastgeregen op een dubbele lap katoen en met traceerdraden en naaldkantsteken voor het maken van een deel van een kraag van naaldkant c. 1915s

This fragment of needle lace collar shows a pinned design on cotton, made by a Belgian internee in Amersfoort. You can see the process right here, can't you? I love how the design emerges from the grid, like thoughts solidifying. The texture is palpable, the tension of the threads creating a delicate relief on the fabric. See how the light catches on the raised stitches, each one a tiny decision, a micro-adjustment in the overall composition. Look closely at the floral motif at the top; the satin stitch gives it a sculptural quality, setting it apart from the rest of the design. It feels like a moment of emphasis, a focal point in a field of subtle variations. This piece reminds me of Hilma af Klint's drawings. Both artists explore hidden worlds through a meditative, repetitive process. And just like Klint, this artist embraces ambiguity, inviting us to lose ourselves in the intricate details of her creation.