Zittend meisje Possibly 1928

Huib Luns drew this sitting girl with graphite, probably sitting very close to the paper, very focused. What do you think he was thinking about when he made it? It reminds me of my own practice. A drawing is almost like a portal, you know? You start with one line, and then another, and suddenly a whole world starts to appear. Look how the hatch marks around her head evoke light and shadow, and the way they define her face is just gorgeous. Her gentle gaze feels both present and distant. It’s like Luns is feeling out the form. He lets the drawing grow from a simple idea into something more complex and nuanced. It's funny how artists keep having conversations with each other through time like this. Each mark builds on the previous one. Each artist builds on their peers. This is something I think about a lot in my own work – not starting with any grand ideas, just letting the marks lead the way and guide you to something completely new.