Close Bonds presents a cluster of seven slender, upright forms arranged closely together, creating a rhythm of repetition that is both steady and fragile. The verticality of the composition invites the eye to move upward along each element, while subtle variations in texture and detail hold attention within the group. Waxed linen threads and beads trace gentle accents that bind the forms, suggesting connection and interdependence without rigidity. The muted, monochromatic palette enhances the interplay of light and shadow across the surfaces, deepening the sense of dimensionality and surface tension. The work navigates the space between strength and vulnerability, inviting reflection on how closely held relationships maintain balance through both support and delicacy.
Close Bonds
ABOUT THIS PIECE
Construction
artist: Ilse Bolle
size 27 x 29 x 5"
medium: Handmade paper, wire, waxed linen, beads
style: Contemporary, non-objective
ready to hang, signed on the back

