Old yard with gangway (Haulikova 2, Karlovac) 1994

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this drawing of an old yard with gangway in Karlovac, Croatia in 1994, using ink on paper. Look at how Krupa uses these fine, dark lines to suggest the forms of the buildings, almost like a quick sketch, capturing the essence of the scene. The drawing has a raw, immediate quality. The ink is applied with varying pressure, creating lines that are sometimes bold and assertive, sometimes delicate and tentative. Notice the way the lines intersect and overlap, creating a sense of depth and complexity. It's as if the artist is mapping out the architecture, exploring the relationships between different elements. The lines feel urgent. See how they converge to create the image of a lived space? This work reminds me of Giacometti’s drawings. Both artists share an interest in capturing the essential structure of things through a web of lines. It’s not about perfect representation but more about the experience of seeing. And isn't that what art’s all about?