Dubovac Castle en plein-air 2015

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this ink painting, titled "Dubovac Castle en plein-air", using bold gestural marks and a monochrome palette. I imagine Krupa standing outdoors, brush in hand, responding to the architecture and surrounding landscape. There's a real sense of immediacy, as if he's trying to capture the essence of the scene in a few confident strokes. The ink is fluid and expressive, creating a dynamic interplay between light and shadow. The bare branches reach up towards the sky, while the castle looms in the background like a mysterious presence. I’m reminded of the work of other painters like Franz Kline, whose black and white abstractions also convey a sense of energy and movement. With its emphasis on gesture and form, this piece feels like a moment of pure inspiration, a fleeting glimpse of beauty captured on paper. Artists are in an ongoing conversation, with each stroke building upon the legacy of those who came before.