Twee ruiters 1987

Thijs Rinsema created this linocut print, titled 'Twee ruiters', meaning 'Two Riders' in Dutch. The stark contrast between black and white immediately captures your attention, creating a dynamic interplay of shapes. The composition is a puzzle of geometric forms. Despite the title, the 'riders' are not explicitly depicted. Instead, Rinsema offers a Cubist-inspired interpretation through abstracted lines and planes. The semi-circular shapes might suggest the curves of horses or riders, but the overall effect is one of fragmentation and reassembly. This was a period where artists were questioning traditional representation. Rinsema uses the linocut medium to create bold, graphic marks. The texture of the linoleum adds another layer of visual interest. The design seems to challenge our perception, inviting us to piece together our own interpretation of the subject. Rinsema's work encourages us to move beyond traditional modes of seeing and to embrace new ways of understanding the world through abstraction.