Kauw in en weiland 1900 - 1930

This is a photograph of a crow, taken by Richard Tepe, we don’t know exactly when. It’s a humble little print, all soft browns and muted grays, like a memory fading at the edges. You know, making art is always a process of discovery, of seeing what emerges when you let the materials guide you, and here, Tepe seems to be doing just that. The texture of the grass is so palpable, you can almost feel the cool, damp earth beneath it. The light catches the bird’s feathers just so, highlighting the subtle variations in tone. It’s not about grand gestures or dramatic statements. There is something deeply touching about the quiet intimacy of this image. It reminds me of some of the early photography of Eugène Atget. Like Atget, Tepe finds beauty in the everyday, elevating the mundane to something extraordinary. It's a reminder that art isn't about answers but about embracing the questions.