De edelvrouwen van Croy 1894 - 1959

Gordinne made this print called 'De edelvrouwen van Croy' in the Netherlands using some kind of printmaking technique; it’s got that multiple-scene, graphic novel vibe to it. I like how the artist uses these clean, clear lines, and the way the colours are laid down flat, like it's a map or a medieval tapestry. The whole thing feels very matter-of-fact, like the artist is setting out the story for us to follow. Look at the little figures on horseback, the way their legs are all done with the same kind of curved line. The texture isn’t really in the marks themselves, but in the whole feel of the piece, like a page from a well-loved book. It reminds me of other artists who tell stories through images, like Elizabeth Murray, who also worked with sequential narratives. It’s all about embracing the storytelling and remembering that making art is like having a conversation that never ends.