Cattle 1966

Alfred Krupa made this artwork titled "Cattle" using ink, probably straight onto paper. The dominant marks are gestural and flowing, capturing the movement and energy of the animals. I can imagine Krupa's hand moving quickly, almost instinctively, across the page. It's a simple, elemental palette of black and white, but within that limitation, there's so much vitality. Those spontaneous strokes—they seem to capture the essence of the animal, its form and spirit. Like the Abstract Expressionists of the 40's and 50's, Krupa is committed to the act, the gesture. There's a real conversation happening here between artists across time, and across place, an ongoing exchange of ideas, inspiring each other's creativity. For me, it's a reminder that painting is more than just representation; it's a form of embodied expression. And it’s about embracing ambiguity, uncertainty, and allowing for multiple interpretations, rather than fixed or definitive readings.