Notities 1907

This small notebook page, by Willem Cornelis Rip, is a peek into the artist’s mind, made with pencil. Look at the way he layers words and numbers, creating a visual texture that's as interesting as any landscape. The marks are light, almost tentative, like thoughts barely formed. There's something beautiful about the impermanence of pencil, how easily it can be erased or smudged, reflecting the fluidity of the creative process. See the scribbled numbers? They remind me of Cy Twombly’s work – that sense of personal notation becoming art. What strikes me most is the intimacy of this piece. It's a glimpse into the artist’s private world, a space where ideas are born and take shape. It reminds us that art is not just about the final product, but about the journey, the process of thinking, seeing, and feeling. Like Agnes Martin's subtle lines, this work whispers rather than shouts, inviting us to lean in and listen closely.