Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1920 - 1927

This letter to Philip Zilcken was written by Rose Imel, its surface alive with the gestures of handwriting. Imagine her, pen in hand, the ink flowing onto the page, each stroke deliberate yet spontaneous. There’s a rhythm here, a dance between thought and action. I wonder what was on her mind, what urgency or intimacy compelled her to write. The texture of the paper, the weight of the ink, the pressure of her hand—all these physical elements shape our experience of the letter. Notice how the lines curve and intersect, creating a sense of movement and energy. It reminds me of Cy Twombly’s scribbled paintings, or even some of the automatic drawings of the Surrealists. Artists are always in conversation with one another, across time and space, inspiring and challenging each other. This letter isn’t just a message, it's a form of embodied expression, embracing ambiguity and uncertainty, allowing for multiple interpretations.