Canecutter in bedrijf 1938

This photograph, "Canecutter in bedrijf", shows harvested sugar cane. The image is black and white, so we're seeing a world of values, a landscape defined by light and shadow. The cane stalks are piled high, a jumble of lines creating depth and texture. It feels chaotic, yet there's a certain rhythm in the repetition of forms. The texture is fascinating. You can almost feel the rough, fibrous surface of the cane. Each stalk has its own character, some thick, some thin, some straight, some curved. The way the light catches the edges creates a sense of volume, making the pile feel almost three-dimensional. Look at the lower left quadrant, where the stalks seem to converge. It’s like the eye of a storm, drawing you into the heart of the image. This photograph reminds me of Bernd and Hilla Becher, who documented industrial structures with such cool precision. But where they found order, here, the artist finds a raw, unrefined beauty. It's a reminder that art can be found in the most unexpected places.