Twee vogels 1906 - 1945

Here's a glimpse of two birds, made by Reijer Stolk with pencil on paper. You can see the artist felt his way into the subject. It's all about line, and the push and pull between control and letting go. Look at how the birds almost emerge from the page. The lines aren't precious; they overlap and suggest different possibilities. There's a real sense of searching, as if Stolk is trying to capture the essence of these creatures in flight. The way the lines intersect to define the wings and bodies, it reminds me of Matisse's line drawings, so simple, but so full of life. This drawing feels like a moment, a fleeting observation. It’s a reminder that art isn’t always about perfection. Sometimes, it's about capturing the energy of an idea, the feeling of a thing, rather than the thing itself.