Dubovac Castle 2013

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this ink artwork titled 'Dubovac Castle.' Look at these gestural marks! The artist seems to be working rapidly, spontaneously, with a whole lotta ink. Black and white, classic. It's like the paint is alive, shifting, emerging through happy accidents and intuition. I feel like I'm right there with the artist, imagining them thinking, "How do I make this castle come alive?" The surface has such physicality; you can almost feel the texture of the paper and the ink, thick in some places, thin in others. A particular stroke, like a branch of a tree, feels like it's reaching out, trying to grab you. This reminds me of other painters who are constantly experimenting, pushing the boundaries of what ink and brush can do. We artists, we’re always talking to each other across time, inspiring each other’s creativity. It's all about expression, right? And being okay with ambiguity, knowing that there isn't just one way to see things.