Gezicht op het stadhuis en de kerktoren te Lochem 1890 - 1920

This photograph of the city hall and church tower in Lochem by an anonymous artist feels so still, quiet. It’s not about the flash of the new but rather the slow work of time, layering and fading, changing things subtly. I imagine the photographer setting up the camera, trying to capture the way the building emerges from the landscape, the tower reaching up to the sky. They are probably thinking about composition, light, and shadow, trying to find the perfect balance to convey the scene. The muted tones make me think of a misty morning, the edges of things just starting to come into focus. It reminds me of Agnes Martin’s paintings, not in style but in the dedication to quiet observation and a commitment to seeing the world with fresh eyes. We’re all just trying to figure out how to make sense of what’s around us, how to capture a little piece of it and share it with others.