Notities 1900 - 1903

This page of notes was made by Antoon Derkinderen sometime before 1925. You can see how the artist approached the page, as if it were a canvas itself, allowing the text to wander organically. Derkinderen is mostly known for his paintings, but this page shows a clear material interest. Note the way the ink varies in tone and pressure, the faint ghost of lines on the right edge, and the soft, off-white paper—all these elements add texture and depth. Look at the word “vrijheid” which appears a couple of times. The way the letters are formed makes it feel like the word itself is being released and set free. For me, this page resonates with the work of Cy Twombly, who also blurred the lines between writing and drawing. Ultimately, it reminds us that art is a process of discovery, a way of thinking through making.