Camel bag c. 20th century

This camel bag was made with woven wool, and you can see it now at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Look at the textures and patterns, and how the colors play off each other. It reminds me that making art is often a process of repetition, of building up layers and patterns over time. The way the different colors and textures come together really grabs my attention. The dark browns and reds are so earthy, while the blues and creams give it a pop. And you can almost feel the wool between your fingers, can't you? It’s a reminder that art is more than just something to look at - it's something to experience with your whole body. Notice the lozenge pattern that divides the coloured panels. For me, it is less about perfection, and more about the joy of the process itself. Thinking about it, the artist Agnes Martin comes to mind, with her interest in grids and repetition as a form of meditation. It’s like they’re both having a conversation across time. Art is this ongoing exchange of ideas, where there's no right or wrong answer, just different ways of seeing and experiencing the world.