Abstracte compositie 1919

A. de Winter made this abstract composition by carving into a block of wood. It’s like the wood itself is blooming. The artist has worked the surface to bring out different textures and tones. It feels like they're digging in, creating this push and pull with the material. I am struck by the central form: a vortex of radiating lines that create a dynamic flow. The piece has a muted, earthy palette, which emphasizes the organic nature of the material. I think of artists like Dorothea Rockburne or Eva Hesse, who similarly explored the expressive potential of humble materials. Artmaking really is an ongoing conversation across time, isn't it? This piece reminds us that the most profound statements are often whispered, not shouted.