The experimental watercolor: memory and wish 2016

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this experimental watercolor painting “memory and wish” with watercolor on paper. It’s all about the push and pull between control and letting go, don’t you think? Look at how the watercolors bleed and blend, creating these soft, dreamy edges, and then how he’s contrasted that with these really sharp, precise lines. It’s like he’s building up a structure, only to let it dissolve back into the ether. I’m especially drawn to how he handles the roofs. They're angular and defined, but they’re also kind of floating, disconnected from the buildings below. They are almost hieroglyphic. It makes me think of Turner, actually, but with a tighter, more graphic sensibility. Ultimately, it’s a reminder that art isn’t about capturing a fixed reality. It’s about creating a space for ambiguity, where memories and dreams can coexist.