Detail, Side of Confessional 1937

William Kieckhofel made this watercolour, "Detail, Side of Confessional" and when you look at it, you can really see the process he went through to create this design. The way the brown paint washes over the surface gives it this aged, almost ghostly feel. It's like he's not just painting a shape, but trying to capture a memory or an echo of something old. See the flower design in the centre? The way it’s formed with little teardrop shapes gives it a soft, organic feel, while the crescent moons bring an element of the celestial. It reminds me a little of Forrest Bess, he was another painter who created these abstract images that felt so personal and symbolic. In both their works, you get the sense that you are glimpsing something deeply felt. Art isn't about answers, it's about the questions.