Rough Around the Edges VI presents a thoughtful interplay between texture and form, inviting close examination of its layered surfaces. The composition is anchored by a textured square that subtly divides into two contrasting zones: an embossed, off-white upper half filled with delicate raised patterns, and a soft, crinkled cream lower section that hints at translucency and fragility. Along the right edge, a narrow band of blue introduces a cool vertical rhythm, interrupted near the top by intersecting brown lines that add structural tension.
Dominating the piece is a large circular wire frame that extends beyond the board’s boundaries, creating a sense of openness and extension beyond the defined space. Within this circle, an embossed disc offsets the organic rawness of the handmade paper. Its surface is scattered with small, rusted dots connected through fine brass wire lines, forming an intricate network that recalls constellations or delicate webs of interaction. This combination of geometric precision and natural imperfection establishes a quiet balance, encouraging reflection on connection, resilience, and the beauty found in irregularity.
Rough Around the Edges VI
Construction
artist: Ilse Bolle
size 20" x 20"
medium: Handmade paper on board with Found Objects
style: Contemporary, non-objective
ready to hang, signed on theback