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Patchwork presents a measured balance between structure and imperfection, weaving together four square panels into a unified grid. Each section is defined by crisp lines that introduce order, while the surfaces speak of time and transformation. Subtle shifts in cream, beige, and rusty brown set a quiet atmosphere, inviting closer inspection of layered textures. The embossed, crumpled patterns suggest fragility and wear beside smooth expanses, grounding the piece with an understated tactility. Areas of weathered metal punctuate the composition, marked by corrosion and punctures that contrast with precise rivets and button-like details. These industrial elements introduce a sense of human intervention amid natural decline, emphasizing the tension between creation and entropy. The panels together balance geometric clarity with organic irregularity, conveying a narrative of resilience and quiet change through material memory. The work encourages reflection on the coexistence of decay and design, capturing the nuances of time’s imprint in a refined yet evocative way.

Patchwork

$750.00Price
  • Construction

    artist: Ilse Bolle

    size 10" x 10" each

    medium: Handmade paper with Encaustic on board with Found Objects

    style: Contemporary, non-objective

    ready to hang, signed on theback

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