Brief aan anoniem Possibly 1914 - 1925

“Brief aan anoniem” was written by S.L. van Looy in Amsterdam in 1914. Imagine the artist at their desk, pen in hand, carefully forming each letter on the page. This isn’t just writing; it's a physical act of creation. The script is tight and flowing, as the words gather like dark ink on the bright paper. The density reminds me of Cy Twombly’s scribbled paintings, where handwriting becomes gesture, and meaning unravels. I imagine the writer’s thoughts, the pressure to communicate something important, each stroke carrying intention and emotion. The act of writing itself becomes a form of mark-making, blurring the lines between language and art. Thinking of other artists, the process reminds me of On Kawara, who also employed language in a conceptual way. Artists are always in conversation with each other across time, responding to the same creative challenges, and finding new ways to express themselves. We all get inspiration from each other in our own way.