Gezicht op de boerderij en het Kasteel van Mheer 1890 - 1920

This vintage photograph captures a view of a farm and Mheer Castle, its origins a mystery due to its anonymous creation. It’s interesting to consider the artist’s vantage point, standing at just the right distance to let the scene unfold. The hazy light softens the edges, almost as if the architecture is breathing. The composition is really simple. It reminds me of Agnes Martin’s geometric grids. The photograph has that same kind of quietness to it. The choice of sepia tones lends an air of nostalgia, a longing for a time when life moved at a slower pace. You know, painting and photography share a connection; both aim to freeze a moment in time. Each new mark builds upon the last, creating layers of meaning and memory. Just like one of my own paintings, each viewing offers a new perspective, a chance to connect.