Blad 123 uit Stamboek van de leerlingen der Koloniale School voor Meisjes en Vrouwen te 's-Gravenhage deel II (1930-1949) Possibly 1939

This page from a register, made between 1930-1949, offers a glimpse into the lives of young women at the Koloniale School in The Hague through names, dates, and brief details, all rendered in a practical, no-nonsense script. It's like a painter's underpainting – a groundwork of information supporting a rich, unseen narrative. The handwritten entries in black ink, with occasional corrections, show the process of record-keeping. But then there are these amazing little photographs and signatures pasted in! There's a small drawing in pen, of a woman and child, this little sketch is particularly striking, and makes me think about outsider art practices like those of Madge Gill. It disrupts the form and rigidity of the grid, creating an intimate portrait. The piece invites reflection on the art of living and recording, reminding me that art isn't just about grand gestures; it's in the everyday details and the personal touches we leave behind.