Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1919

Rose Imel penned "Brief aan Philip Zilcken" in the 20th century with ink on paper, a simple means for complex thinking. The paper has aged to a soft pink, and the ink is a thin, grey-blue. See how Imel allows the ink to almost float on the page. The pressure applied to the pen varies, sometimes creating thick, dark lines, other times thin, scratchy ones. The loops and swirls of her handwriting remind me of automatic drawing. It's like she’s letting her thoughts flow directly from her mind onto the page. Look at the way the lines of text curve and bend. It’s not just about conveying information; it's about the rhythm and movement of the words, the sound of the language. Imel reminds me of Cy Twombly, who embraced imperfection, spontaneity, and the beauty of the imperfect mark.