Bosweg 1925

Jo Bezaan made "Bosweg" – or "Forest Road" – at some point, using an etching technique to give us this quiet scene. There's this amazing texture, achieved through the etching process, it’s all about these delicate, scratchy lines. Look at the trees. See how they are defined by the density and direction of these lines, creating shadows and depth? It’s almost like she’s knitting the image together, row by row. The path in the foreground is particularly striking, the way it winds and disappears into the mass of trees, drawing you into the picture-space. This path becomes a metaphor for the creative process itself - a journey into the unknown. I am reminded of Max Ernst's surrealist landscapes. Like Ernst, Bezaan seems interested in creating a space where reality and dream intertwine. Ultimately, this work reminds us that art is a conversation, an exploration, and a process of constant discovery.