The hand represents the people of the world, grasping for the secret to achieving happiness and equality. The squiggly lines represent the long and sometimes tangled history that each person brings to bear upon the world in which we live. And the circles represent the outside influences in the world, constantly tugging at our hearts and minds. The black and white symbolize man’s eternal struggle between good and evil. The purple represents the magical hope of a child that all people can come together and join hands in peace and unity.
Ok, so I just made that up – but that might be what she was thinking when she drew this.
Greta Plattry: The Elegant Soul of American Knitwear and Sportswear
-
Greta Plattry (1909–2006) was a German-American fashion designer known for
her elegant yet practical sportswear and knitted separates during the 1940s
and ...
2 days ago
|