Het wilde zwijn 1894 - 1959

This is Gordinne’s “Het wilde zwijn”, or "The Wild Boar", a print of some kind, and it's really all about mark making. The different types of marks describe the beast, but also the landscape behind. It's like Gordinne's thinking through the process of describing this animal. The whole thing shimmers because of the ink or paint sitting on the surface of the paper. The various tones of the boar's bristles almost lift off the page. Look at how the short, choppy lines build up the animal's bulk, giving it weight and texture. Even the tree behind is alive with these little marks, making the whole scene feel electric. There’s a real curiosity and joy in the way Gordinne handles the materials, reminding me of the work of Alfred Jarry, who wasn't afraid to get a little weird and wild with his art. It all suggests that art is not about perfect representation but about embracing the unexpected, the raw, and the untamed.