Sf. Goenoengsari. Kookhuis. 15-1-27. 1927

This photograph, "Sf. Goenoengsari. Kookhuis. 15-1-27," was taken by an anonymous artist and shows a building under construction. It's a study in progress and mark-making, isn't it? The way the scaffolding forms this web of lines, it's like the artist is sketching in space. There's a real physicality to this medium - the grainy texture, the stark contrast, they give you a sense of being right there, amidst the dust and the clatter of construction. Look at the way the wooden beams jut out, almost daringly. There’s a brave vulnerability to the image which mirrors its subject. It reminds me of some of Bernd and Hilla Becher's industrial photography, but with a less detached, more human feel. It's a powerful reminder that art is about the ongoing conversation, not a fixed statement.