Toren van de Geerteskerk te Kloetinge 1890 - 1920

This old photograph shows the Toren van de Geerteskerk te Kloetinge, and even though we don't know who made it, there’s a real beauty to the soft tonal gradations and the way it captures the light. The image feels almost like a drawing, a study in muted browns and greys. I’m struck by the surface texture, smooth and matte, like a well-worn piece of paper. Look closely, and you can see how the light catches the edges of the buildings, giving them a subtle glow. I love the way the tower rises up, almost dreamlike, framed by the buildings on either side. It's a reminder that artmaking is a process of discovery, of finding beauty in the unexpected. This photo reminds me a little of the early work of Bernd and Hilla Becher, in the way it seeks to document architectural forms. I think art is an ongoing conversation, where artists build upon the ideas of those who came before them.