Carol Bove Origin Scarf

$400.00 at Whitney Museum of American Art.

Lionel Ziprin was a poet prey to visions, a philosopher, and a Jewish mystic with a deep understanding of the Kabbalah. When it came time to find a creative partner for his fledging QOR Corporation, he turned to Harry Smith, who had a mystical background of his own. Their intentions focused on sparking radical societal transformation through use of designs with mystic origins. This design celebrates the universality of four parts. The four corners echo the four cardinal alchemical elements: earth, water…