Stacked and secured, a safe haven

"Catharina van de Ven is an artist who explores the theme of home and safety in her work. In one of her pieces, a blanket from the fifties designed by Jan Kollau is cut, stacked, and secured, creating a safe haven that represents the warmth and comfort of home. In these challenging times, such as the global lockdown, we all long for a reliable base where we can feel at ease, no matter where we are. Through her art, Catharina reminds us of the importance of finding that sense of safety and security, whether it be through physical objects or emotional connections."

40 x 40 x 11 cm

wood, wool, plexiglass

History of the woolen blanket:

blanket design by Jan Kollau- 1950-1960 - Aabe Tilburg - TextielMuseum

AaBe Wollenstoffen- en Wollendekenfabrieken (Tilburg) (uitvoerder)

Jan Kollau (ontwerper)

1950 – 1960

Titel Deken met ruitmotief in geel-rood-ecru en zwart

Objectsoort  Beddengoed, Deken, Huishoudtextiel

Omschrijving Wollen deken met ruitmotief, in horizontale banen opgebouwd. De kleuren zijn helder geel-rood-zwart en ecru. Afgewerkt met festonsteek.