Baggermolens 1936 - 1950

This photograph, "Baggermolens", is an industrial scene from the past, made by an anonymous artist. The photograph's focus is on the dredging windmills, an imposing structure dominating the landscape. I imagine the photographer carefully framing the shot, capturing the scale and complexity of the machinery. I wonder what they felt standing there? I can feel the weight of that machinery. The tones are muted, almost sepia-like, giving a sense of timelessness. The details are sharp, highlighting the textures of the metal and wood. The eye is drawn to the geometric lines of the structure and the subtle gradations in the sky. Just think, the act of documenting, of trying to understand the world through a lens – it’s an act of inquiry, isn’t it? The conversations that artists have with each other—across the years, across places—they remind me that creating art is a shared experience, a way of seeing and feeling together.