Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1918

This letter to Philip Zilcken is by L. Berden, and even though it's from a while back, its words still dance across the page. I can almost see Berden's hand moving, feel the scratch of the nib on the paper. I imagine Berden pausing, maybe thinking about how their words would land with Zilcken, hoping to connect, to share something important. The script, it’s not just information; it's a record of a connection. The arrangement of words, the pressure and release of the hand – these are the textures of communication, a sort of intimate performance. It’s like the layers in a painting, each stroke building up to a final image, or in this case, a message. It’s a piece that reminds us that communication, like art, is about more than just transmitting data – it’s about sharing a bit of ourselves. Like a painter mixing colors to find just the right hue, Berden chose each word to convey a particular shade of feeling, of intent. And every word, every stroke, is a testament to the ongoing conversation among us all.