Schetsontwerp 1931 - 1934

This is a design sketch by Theo Nieuwenhuis, made with pen and graphite. The geometric precision and stylized motifs carry a strong symbolic charge. See how the bold lines and structured forms remind one of the ancient ziggurats, the stepped pyramids of Mesopotamia, places of access to the divine. These structures resonate with a primal desire to bridge the earthly and the spiritual realms, echoing through time in different architectural forms. Consider the psychological weight of these forms, how they invoke feelings of stability and order. The grid-like patterns, reminiscent of labyrinths or mazes, evoke a sense of mystery and exploration. This juxtaposition of order and mystery is a recurring theme in human expression, a dance between our rational mind and the subconscious. The visual echoes of these symbols remind us that history isn't linear but cyclical, constantly resurfacing and evolving.