Slakken en een krab c. 1916

Reijer Stolk made this drawing called "Slakken en een krab" with pencil on paper. What I love about this piece is how the lines seem to be searching for the form. It's as if Stolk is feeling his way around these creatures, mapping their shapes in the air. Look closely, and you’ll see the crab almost dissolves into a series of curves and suggestions. The lines are tentative, almost like whispers, creating a sense of movement and transformation. Stolk's use of line feels immediate and intuitive, capturing the essence of these animals in a way that a more detailed study might miss. This reminds me of Cy Twombly, whose scribbly lines also convey a sense of restless energy and becoming. Stolk's drawing invites us to appreciate the beauty of the incomplete, the magic of the moment when form is just emerging. It’s a reminder that art is often about the journey, not just the destination.