Daydreaming 2019

Editor: Here we have Alfred Freddy Krupa's "Daydreaming," created in 2019, a watercolor that evokes a sense of serene emptiness. It feels both grounded and ethereal, like a landscape dissolving into a dream. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It whispers possibilities, doesn’t it? The fluidity of watercolor lends itself so beautifully to the suggestion, rather than the declaration, of form. The bleeding washes... they’re not mistakes; they’re invitations. Consider the large circular form dominating the upper part; it's obviously evocative, maybe the sun or moon in the artist's inner sky. I almost wonder if it mirrors the artist’s own act of contemplation. What feelings does this unresolve stir in you? Editor: Definitely a quiet feeling, a pause. I notice that although it’s labeled plein-air, which suggests observation, the abstraction feels like it's leaning towards emotion rather than strict representation. Curator: Precisely! Think about the artist, standing en plein air, yes, but allowing the memory, the feeling of the landscape, to infuse the strokes. The “rough brush strokes”, the overall wash – are all capturing a fleeting moment, and what a moment it is. Krupa, instead of capturing exactly what he saw, he filters it all, through his mood, like jazz improvisation that sings in watercolors. What's your take on the restricted color palette, its impact, let’s say? Editor: I agree. It’s soothing but also creates a slightly melancholic feel, maybe reflecting a specific mood from that day or moment. Curator: Absolutely! And the artist allows for the imperfections in medium. Here, it captures what the eye may gloss over and celebrates it as being real. So lovely. Editor: That's true. It has made me think differently about how emotion and location can meet within a landscape, like a daydream manifested on paper. Curator: Me too! Thanks for sharing your insights. I find myself more inspired when speaking with those starting their own artistic journeys.