Vingerdoek van linnendamast met motief Naaldenveld, dessin 607 c. 1900 - 1925

This linen damask cloth, or 'Vingerdoek', with its 'Naaldenveld' or 'Needlefield' motif, was designed by Chris Lebeau. Look closely, and you'll see how the artist works with just one colour, creating a pattern of subtle tonal variations. It reminds me that artmaking is a process, a kind of slow reveal. The pattern isn’t printed, but woven. See how the texture emerges from the surface itself? I’m drawn to the way the light catches the fabric, emphasizing the raised areas of the design. It's almost like a topographical map, with its own peaks and valleys. And there’s something so satisfying about the repetition of the motif, like a mantra. It makes me think of Anni Albers, who explored similar ideas about textiles and abstraction. Ultimately, it's a reminder that art can be found in the most unexpected places. It's all about how you look at it.