Blank 1832

This is a blank page from a sketchbook made by Martinus Rørbye. Rørbye was a Danish painter associated with the Golden Age of Danish Painting. Now, a blank page might seem like nothing, but consider the possibilities. Rørbye lived in a time of great national pride and artistic exploration. As a young artist, he was finding his place in the world. This page represents potential. It's a space where ideas could be sketched, where observations from his travels to exotic places could be recorded. What does it feel like to face a blank page? Does it fill you with excitement, or dread? Rørbye used his art to explore themes of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning. Maybe this blank page is an invitation for you to do the same. Consider the narratives that you want to create and the stories you want to tell.