Thank you for this article ❤️ I learned that Albers typically avoided triangles on the loom out of principle. To her, the perpendicular matrix was the very stuff of weaving. (The only exceptions I have seen thus far being inlays with reference to ancient South American architecture.) It is my favourite fact of Albers, that her triangle era started only because she shifted mediums.
“Illusion of randomness” is a great concept. We have to go beneath the surface to appreciate the effort it takes to simplify or make something seem effortlessly random
Thank you for showing the Anni Albers triangles - amazing work and yes, great quilt potential. Enjoying your exploration of pattern.
Thank you for this article ❤️ I learned that Albers typically avoided triangles on the loom out of principle. To her, the perpendicular matrix was the very stuff of weaving. (The only exceptions I have seen thus far being inlays with reference to ancient South American architecture.) It is my favourite fact of Albers, that her triangle era started only because she shifted mediums.
Ah, that's fascinating! I'm always so intruiged by these examples of how the choice of media can affect the way we make art. Thanks for sharing. 😊
“Illusion of randomness” is a great concept. We have to go beneath the surface to appreciate the effort it takes to simplify or make something seem effortlessly random