Mondrian Crepe De Chine Scarf

DESIGNER'S NOTES A bold Fox & Chave crêpe de chine silk scarf featuring featuring the bold abstract block colours of blue, red and yellow, typical of the work of Dutch artist Piet Mondrian (1872-1944). Mondrian, a Dutch painter, is renowned for pioneering abstract art through his unique style called Neoplasticism. Early in his career, he painted natural landscapes with a traditional approach. Over time, Mondrian moved towards abstraction, influenced by Cubism and Theosophy, a spiritual philosophy that seeks to understand the mysteries of the universe and the divine through mystical insight and ancient wisdom. He reduced forms to their purest elements, straight black lines and primary colours (red, blue, yellow) combined with white and grey. His idiosyncratic works reflect a strict balance and rhythm, aiming to express universal order and transcendence. Mondrian's grids and geometric compositions became iconic, emphasising simplicity and clarity. His radical minimalism profoundly shaped modern art, influencing design, architecture, and visual culture, making his work a lasting symbol of purity and abstract expression. COLOURS STYLING Wear your Fox & Chave crêpe de chine silk scarf in a variety of ways from the French Knot: Fold scarf in half, loop around neck, pull ends through loop, to the Infinity Knot: Loop scarf twice, tie ends in knot. More scarf styling ideas are available in this wonderful How to Tie a Scarf book. Length: 150 cm Width: 34 cm Dry clean only 100% Crêpe de chine silk Hand Rolled Hems

SKU:FC-46-002