Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1904 - 1914

This letter to Philip Zilcken by Pierre Pinet, well, it's writing, not painting, but I see it as a kind of performance in ink. Imagine the artist, pen in hand, carefully forming each letter, the ink bleeding slightly into the page, each word a deliberate mark. It's like a dance, a controlled but fluid movement across the surface. I wonder what Pinet was thinking as he wrote? Maybe he was weighing his words carefully. Each stroke feels intentional, precise, yet there’s a rhythm, a kind of melody in the handwriting. Look at how the lines curve and flow, creating a texture of their own. It reminds me of Cy Twombly's scribbled paintings, full of energy and emotion. This letter isn't just about the words; it's about the act of communication, the connection between the artist and the viewer. It's a reminder that art is about exchange, about sharing ideas and feelings across time. Maybe Pinet knew his words would be treasured, studied, interpreted long after he wrote them. And here we are, still reading, still listening, still connecting.