Black Widow's Trap draws the viewer into a carefully constructed spiral, where layers of textured material fold and overlap with deliberate intricacy. The composition’s radiating curves and intersecting threads evoke a web fragile yet resilient, suggesting tension held in balance. Fine lines of waxed linen thread weave through the surface, creating a sense of movement and connection amidst the tactile, matte planes. The work’s subtle interplay of depth and form invites a measured exploration, revealing complexity beneath what might first appear simple. This piece captures a moment suspended between attraction and entrapment, where natural rhythms and deliberate design converge to evoke reflection on intricacy and containment.
Black Widow's Trap
ABOUT THIS PIECE
Construction
artist: Ilse Bolle
size 23 x 22 x 2"
medium: Encaustic over handmade paper, found objects, waxed linen, copper wire and Tamarisk
style: Contemporary, non-objective
ready to hang, signed on the back

