Een van de deelnemers aan de RTC: de heer J.P. Kaulesar Sukul 1948

This photograph of J.P. Kaulesar Sukul was taken by Particam at an unknown date, using traditional film techniques. Look how the tones shift subtly, creating a depth that a digital image often lacks. The greyscale gives it a timeless feel, focusing our attention on the textures and composition. The way his coat falls, the soft knit of his scarf, the gleam on his face—it’s all about capturing a moment, a feeling. Think about that dark patch of his coat, it is a grounding element, a way to anchor the figure within the frame, creating a sense of presence and weight. It reminds me a little of some of Gerhard Richter's grayscale portraits, these are also paintings that are using photography as a reference point. Ultimately, art-making is about seeing and feeling, and this photo has that in spades.