Briefkaart aan Anna Dorothea Dirks before 1915

This postcard to Anna Dorothea Dirks was made by Wally Moes sometime around 1914. It's a humble piece of card, inscribed with what looks like a fountain pen in dark ink. I'm drawn to the way the ink sits slightly raised on the surface, creating these tiny ridges and pools of concentrated color. See how the nib catches and splatters? It reminds me that making art is about more than just a pristine image, it's about the tactile, messy process of getting there. The cursive script, looping and swirling, feels like a dance. Each letter is a small gesture, a physical mark made in time. I love how Moes' handwriting becomes a form of drawing in itself. It's like she's sketching with words, sending a little piece of her world to Anna. For me, this card speaks to the power of everyday communication. Much like the drawings of Joseph Yoakum, it highlights the beauty of the commonplace, reminding us that art can be found in the simplest of exchanges.