Notities 1892 - 1915

This is a page from Antoon Derkinderen’s notebook, filled with his handwriting in light ink. I imagine him sitting somewhere quiet, maybe a cafe, or at home, scribbling these words. The thing about a notebook is its raw, unfiltered quality. You get to see the artist's brain at work, the first draft, the messy thoughts. He is just jotting down notes, ideas, and feelings that come into his head, without worrying too much about perfection or presentation. The text looks to be philosophical, and personal. For me, these pages of 'Notities' are precious, because they show the human side of a creative person, someone grappling with ideas and trying to make sense of the world, which connects directly to my own practice of art and writing. It's like catching a glimpse of his mind, the same as we can when looking at sketchbooks and notes by other artists. It’s all part of an ongoing conversation across time.