Almost art informel! 2019

"Almost art informel!" by Alfred Freddy Krupa is an ink painting that navigates a captivating space between representation and abstraction. Imagine the artist standing there, brush in hand, making decisive, fluid gestures. The ink bleeds and pools, creating a landscape that feels both immediate and timeless. Look closely, and you might see suggestions of buildings and hills, rendered in bold, calligraphic strokes. I wonder if Krupa was thinking of traditional Sumi-e painting while making this, but pushing it to some other zone. The texture is key here; the way the ink sits on the surface, sometimes thick and glossy, other times thin and washy, adds depth and dimension to the work. The title hints at a dialogue with Art Informel, a European movement that emphasized spontaneity and materiality. Like painters throughout history, Krupa seems engaged in a conversation with the past while forging his own unique path. The beauty of painting lies in its openness, inviting us to see and feel in new ways.