Untitled 1976

This striking piece by Valerie Jaudon presents a mesmerizing labyrinth of geometric patterns. Its white lines interlock across a tan field, evoking ancient motifs yet imbued with a modern sensibility. Observe how the geometric forms, particularly the squares and interwoven bands, remind us of the decorative programs of medieval Islamic art, yet here they are abstracted, floating free of any prescribed religious narrative. The design hints at an inherent human need for order and structure. Consider the square, a symbol that dates back to ancient civilizations. It has appeared, time and again, in architectural plans, sacred spaces, and cosmological diagrams as an emblem of stability and earthly perfection. Here, Jaudon reimagines it, dismantling its traditional symbolism while preserving its primal power to engage our psyche. This echoes the very nature of cultural memory, doesn't it? A continuous cycle of rediscovery and reinterpretation.