Letter "G" Possibly 1953

Jan Giesen made this woodcut print, Letter "G", sometime in the 20th century. I love the way the graphic black and white creates such drama! It's like watching a play of light and shadow, each cut a deliberate step in a careful dance. What I find fascinating is how the letter “G” morphs into a Garden of Eden. Look closely, and you’ll see Adam and Eve standing there, almost camouflaged within the curves. It’s as if Giesen is inviting us to question the lines between language and life, symbol and story. You can almost feel the texture of the wood, the bite of the tool, each mark a small act of creation. This piece reminds me a little of Max Ernst's surrealist collages. Like Ernst, Giesen seems to be playing with our perceptions, blending different elements to create a dreamlike vision. Art is like that, always talking to itself, isn't it? This print isn’t just a letter, it’s an invitation to look, to question, and to get wonderfully lost.