Panel c. 20th century

This Panel was crafted by an artist from Kuba, probably using dyes on woven fiber of some kind. Imagine the artist, carefully applying each line, each diamond, and each detail. I can feel the rhythm and repetition in the panel, a deep sense of pattern-making. The diamonds are a constant, but within them, there’s variation, a kind of playful improvisation. The artist repeats dark-colored diamonds and lozenge shapes with subtle deviations; it reminds me of a jazz riff, variations on a theme. This panel is not just decoration, it’s communication. The artist explores form and texture as a way of making meaning. It invites us to slow down, observe, and appreciate the care and skill that went into its creation. We artists stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. We keep the conversation going!