Aan dek 1940 - 1943

This photograph, “Aan dek,” by an anonymous artist, is an image of the deck of a ship at sea. The grey tones and rough surface are interesting. Think about the texture of old photographs. They invite you in, don't they? See how the deck stretches out, almost pulling you toward the horizon? It's a simple composition but there is a play with perspective, a sense of motion, and a feeling of solitude, being out on the open water. The artist isn’t trying to be clever or complicated, they are trying to show you something, to capture a moment. I'm reminded of other artists who played with light and shadow, like Gerhard Richter. Maybe you can see that connection, or maybe you see something totally different. That's the beauty of art, right? It’s not about answers, it’s about opening up possibilities.