Lidmaatschapsbewijs van de Exlibriskring van de Wereldbibliotheek voor 1950 before 1950

This is Annemarie van Eck's membership certificate for the Exlibris Circle of the World Library, designed in 1950, likely printed on paper. The composition really emphasizes the process of block printing. Look at the graphic, shield-like shape in the center, surrounded by these incredibly delicate botanical drawings. See how the plant tendrils wrap around the form, softening its geometry. The interplay between the dark, solid shape and the fine lines creates a cool tension. The whole image has such a crisp, tactile quality, it looks like you could run your fingers over it and feel the impression left by the printing block. This piece reminds me a little of the work of the contemporary artist, Tomma Abts, who like van Eck, is interested in geometric abstraction and clean lines. Art is often about these cross-conversations, echoes, and reinterpretations across time. What I love about both artists is their ability to embrace ambiguity, to create spaces where multiple readings can coexist.