Staal bespanningsstof van linnendamast met ruitpatroon van bladranken 1911 - 1915

This steel mesh fabric, made with linen damask in a diamond pattern of leaf vines, was designed by Chris Lebeau. The process of weaving, with its rhythmic interlacing of threads, echoes the structured yet organic design. The texture of the fabric invites touch, each square a miniature world defined by the contrast between the solid green and the intricate leaf patterns. Notice how the light plays across the surface, creating subtle variations in tone that bring the piece to life. The leaf vines bordering each square almost seem to dance. It's like a visual poem, where each element contributes to a larger, harmonious whole. Lebeau’s work shares some of the concerns of Anni Albers, who also blurred the lines between craft and fine art. Art is never created in a vacuum, right?