Drava Expression No.2 2006

Alfred Freddy Krupa made Drava Expression No. 2, which is 24 by 30 cm, with ink on paper. Look at these simple marks. What can you see? I imagine Krupa’s brush dancing across the page, each stroke a deliberate yet spontaneous act. There’s a real sense of energy. The brushstrokes are confident and bold, leaving a trail of thick, dark ink. The texture of the paper peeks through, adding depth to the composition. The negative space, the blank areas, is just as important as the ink. It’s like looking at a landscape reduced to its bare essentials. When I look at this, I feel a connection to other artists who sought to capture the essence of a moment, the spirit of a place, with just a few well-placed marks. It feels like a conversation between artists across time. It's open, ambiguous, and full of possibilities.