Brief aan Françoise W.M. Bonger Possibly 1972 - 1978

This letter, written in 1972 by H. Dorra, is a delicate dance of ink on paper, where the hand moves with a certain rhythm, creating loops and lines that speak of gratitude. The pale blue ink is applied with a gentle pressure, giving the words an airy, almost ephemeral quality. I love how the letter becomes a physical record of a moment in time. The words convey a sense of the artist's presence, their thoughts, and the gratitude they felt towards Françoise Bonger. Look at the way the ink pools slightly at the end of each stroke, revealing the absorbency of the paper. It's these small details that make the letter feel so alive, so immediate. This reminds me of Cy Twombly’s work, where writing and painting merge to create these beautiful, poetic surfaces that are as much about the process of making as they are about the meaning. It’s like the artist is speaking directly to us through their handwriting, inviting us into their world.