Brief aan de leden van de Staten Generaal 1948

This is a letter to the members of the Dutch Parliament from 1948 by the women’s action group, Gemeenschappelijke Actie van Nederlandse Vrouwen. It's a printed document, probably mass-produced, with a serious message about Dutch prisoners in Indonesia. I'm immediately drawn to the effort that went into making sure this message was heard. I can imagine the women writing, editing, and organizing, feeling the weight of their words as they fought for the liberation of those imprisoned. How many drafts did they go through? What was the energy in the room? There’s something incredibly powerful about seeing this physical document, a testament to their determination and their place in the world. It reminds me how every mark, every gesture, every word carries intention and weight. Like a painter layering colors, they built their case, hoping to move mountains with ink and paper. It’s a reminder that art, like activism, is about making a mark and hoping it resonates, inspiring others to take up the cause.