Struik met bloemen c. 1920 - 1940

This tiny photo by G. Hidderley, called "Struik met bloemen," captures a bush in bloom. I imagine Hidderley outside, squinting into the viewfinder, trying to capture the fleeting beauty of the flowers. It’s a beautiful, imperfect moment, full of soft blurs and subtle contrasts. What was Hidderley thinking as they snapped the picture? Were they trying to capture a memory, a feeling, or just the sheer loveliness of nature? The way the light catches the petals reminds me of some of those Impressionist painters, like Monet, who were obsessed with capturing light and atmosphere, the ephemeral qualities of life. It’s a reminder that artists are always in conversation with one another across time, inspiring each other to see the world in new ways. In the end, it’s about embracing the ambiguity and uncertainty of life, allowing for multiple interpretations and meanings.