Hooked Rug c. 1936

Jules Lefevere's "Hooked Rug" presents a captivating interplay of form and texture. The floral wreath, composed of roses and bellflowers, immediately draws the eye, its circular arrangement creating a sense of wholeness. The dense, tactile quality of the medium, with its looped and knotted texture, invites a reading of the artwork as a complex structure of signs. Each stitch, each color choice contributes to a larger semiotic system that destabilizes traditional notions of representation. The rug's materiality challenges the divide between high art and craft, complicating established aesthetic categories. The interplay between the organic floral motif and the grid-like structure of the rug further underscores this tension, questioning fixed meanings. "Hooked Rug" offers a profound commentary on the intersections of art, craft, and culture. It reminds us that art's significance lies not just in its aesthetic appeal, but also in its capacity to challenge, provoke, and redefine our understanding of the world.