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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

$3,000.00Price
  • 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

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If you are not satisfied, return the artwork within two weeks in its original condition, and the purchase price will be refunded minus a 15% restocking fee. Return shipping, fully insured, is the responsibility of the buyer.  Please review any special conditions for returns in the description of the artwork you are purchasing.

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