Gulls in Šilo, Island Krk 1995

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this piece, 'Gulls in Šilo, Island Krk', using ink on paper. The marks are so immediate, aren't they? It's like the artist was trying to capture the essence of these gulls in one go, no fuss, just pure observation. Look closely, and you can see how the ink bleeds a little into the paper, giving the lines a soft edge. And that brown ink? It's not just a color; it's a mood, a feeling. It makes me think of old photographs, or maybe a memory of a day by the sea. The head of the larger gull is the focal point and it's really striking how Krupa manages to convey such personality with so few lines. It reminds me a bit of Matisse's line drawings, but with a touch more grit. Ultimately, this piece embraces the beauty of simplicity, showing us that sometimes, less really is more.