Brief aan jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout (1879-1969) before 1932

Anneke van der Feer wrote this letter to Hendrik Teding van Berkhout with ink on paper. The lines of script cascade down the page with a rhythm that feels both formal and intimate. It's like she's inviting us into a conversation, a peek into her studio practice. The ink is applied with such care, yet there’s also a sense of immediacy, as if she’s capturing thoughts as they flow. Look at the way the letters loop and connect, creating a delicate, almost dance-like quality. Then there's the list at the bottom, so matter-of-fact. Van der Feer's gesture reminds me of Cy Twombly, who also played with the energy of handwriting, blurring the line between language and abstraction. Both artists invite us to embrace the messiness and spontaneity of the creative process, reminding us that art is not about perfection, but about the messy, beautiful act of making.