Pattern for a Dress 1935 - 1942

This is Bessie Forman's 'Pattern for a Dress,' and it looks like it was created with pencil on paper. Looking at this reminds me that art isn't just about fancy galleries; it’s also about everyday creativity, like making a dress. I can almost see Forman at her table, carefully sketching out these shapes, thinking about how they'll come together to create something beautiful and functional. The lines are so delicate. You can almost feel the texture of the paper. It is a window into her process, her thoughts, her world. You wonder, what was the dress like? It makes you think about how art and life are intertwined, each informing the other. And, I guess, that’s what keeps artists going, this constant exchange of ideas across time, inspiring each other to create. It's not about perfection. It’s about the process, the journey, and the stories we tell along the way.