The boat 2016

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this monochromatic painting of a boat with ink on paper. The ink is applied in such a way that the picture plane feels alive with movement, the marks feel active, and it’s clear that the artist is working intuitively. What I love about this piece is the texture – the artist seems to have used a wet brush, allowing the ink to bleed and pool in certain areas, creating depth and shadow. There’s this great contrast between the stark white of the paper and the dense black ink. The reflection of the boat on the water is particularly striking, as the ink forms these intricate patterns that resemble ripples and waves. It's like the boat is dancing with its own reflection. Krupa’s work reminds me of traditional Japanese ink paintings, particularly in its emphasis on spontaneity and capturing the essence of a subject with minimal strokes. Ultimately, it’s about how we perceive and represent the world around us.