Possibly 1913
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Curatorial notes
This is Mathieu Lauweriks’ design for a jewellery box, rendered with pencil on graph paper. The use of geometric shapes and linear precision gives it a sense of order, yet there's an organic feel too. Lauweriks layers curves to create a sense of depth and complexity. The lines are delicate, almost hesitant, and yet the overall composition feels quite robust. The design plays with symmetry and asymmetry, creating a dynamic tension. It’s like he is thinking about the object in multiple dimensions at once, exploring different perspectives. There's something almost meditative about the repetition of forms. I'm reminded of Hilma af Klint, in how she used geometry to explore deeper spiritual meanings. Both artists seem to embrace the idea that art can be a tool for understanding the world around us. With this piece, Lauweriks invites us to consider the beauty and harmony that can be found in the simplest of forms.