Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1923

This is a letter to Philip Zilcken, written by Selma Boasson, dated October 22nd, 1923. The blue ink on the cream paper gives it a gentle, almost dreamlike quality. You can really sense the hand moving across the page, a direct connection to the artist's thoughts. I’m drawn to the consistent pressure and flow of the ink that creates a kind of rhythm, a dance of language and form. Boasson's handwriting is legible yet expressive, and the loops and curves of the letters evoke a sense of intimacy and immediacy. Notice how the ink pools in certain areas, creating darker accents that add depth to the composition. It reminds me a little of Cy Twombly’s scribbled paintings, where the act of writing becomes a form of abstract expression. Though here, language, rather than paint, is the medium. Ultimately, this letter is a reminder that art can be found in the everyday, in the simple act of communication between two people.