De spelen van Yvonne 1894 - 1959

Here is the story for your audio guide: This print, "De spelen van Yvonne," by Gordinne, captures children at play in a series of vignettes. It's like a storyboard of a perfect summer afternoon. I wonder, what was Gordinne thinking when making this work? Did they have a specific memory in mind, or were they inventing a scene of pure joy? The pale washes create a soft and dreamy atmosphere, while the quick strokes of ink give a sense of spontaneity and movement. Look at the figures jumping rope in the lower right. There is such rhythm in the simple lines; you can almost hear the slap of the rope on the pavement. The artist's choice to work in a series reminds me of Hokusai's "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji". I see artists as always in dialogue with each other, across time and space, riffing on ideas, and pushing boundaries. This print invites us to reflect on the simple pleasures of childhood and the enduring power of play.