Cycles is a thoughtful exploration of form and texture contained within a circular frame. Its concave shape invites the viewer’s eye to move inward, tracing the intersections of horizontal strips that carry a tactile weight balanced by slender wooden rods extending beyond the perimeter. Across the center, six smaller circles create a deliberate rhythm, each composed with layered contrasts—a crisp white shape set against rusted metal, delicately held in place by fine threads. This interplay of weathered surfaces and precise arrangement establishes a quiet tension between the raw and the refined, emphasizing organic contours and meticulous detail. The composition unfolds as a harmonious convergence of natural elements and intentional structure, encouraging reflection on cyclical patterns and the subtle connections that bind disparate parts into a unified whole.
Cycles
Construction
artist: Ilse Bolle
size16" x 23" x 3"
medium: Handmade papers, encaustic, found objects
style: Contemporary, non-objective
ready to hang, signed on theback