Brief aan Philip Zilcken 1911 - 1930

This letter, "Brief aan Philip Zilcken", was written by Rose Imel sometime in the 20th century. The ink, a vibrant blue, dances across the page, each word a brushstroke in its own right. The lines of the page peek through, guiding Imel's hand, grounding the flight of her thoughts. Look closely at the 't's, how they stretch and lean, each one slightly different from the last. It makes me think about mark-making, and the way even something as simple as handwriting can become a form of personal expression. The letter isn’t just about what’s being said, but how it’s being said - the rhythm and flow, the pressure of the pen, the weight of the words. It reminds me a little of Cy Twombly, his scribbled lines and fragmented words. Both artists, in their own way, are exploring the space between language and abstraction, inviting us to find meaning in the messiness of human communication. And isn’t that what art is all about?