Man in een schildersatelier c. 1900 - 1910

G. Hidderley’s photograph, "Man in een schildersatelier," captures a painter in his studio, a space brimming with creative energy. The monochrome palette and the soft focus give it a timeless feel. Look closely at the backdrop. It’s not just a wall; it’s a canvas itself, covered in a chaotic network of lines and shapes. It reminds me of Cy Twombly’s scribbled surfaces, where the act of mark-making becomes a dance of thought and feeling. This photograph celebrates the artist's studio as a site of endless experimentation. See how the painter’s gaze is fixed on his canvas. The photograph becomes a mirror reflecting the dynamic relationship between the artist, their materials, and their vision. Like Philip Guston said, "Painting is impure. It is the adjustment of impurity." There’s something beautiful in the messy, unresolved nature of artmaking.