Briefkaart aan Anna Dorothea Dirks Possibly 1915

This card, addressed to Anna Dorothea Dirks, was penned by Wally Moes. Imagine Moes choosing the perfect pen, dipping it in ink, and carefully forming each letter. The act of writing itself becomes a dance, a choreography between thought and expression. What was going through Moes's mind as they wrote this message? Was it a simple greeting, a heartfelt sentiment, or perhaps a musing on life's fleeting nature? Notice how the script flows across the surface, each word carrying its own weight and rhythm. The ink, once fluid and alive, now rests permanently on the page. You can almost feel the artist's hand guiding the pen, shaping thoughts into tangible form. The marks are light, almost ghostly, as if Moes wanted to convey a message that only the recipient could see. This piece reminds me of Cy Twombly's scribbled paintings, where writing becomes a form of abstract expression. Artists across time have experimented with the written word, transforming it into a vehicle for creativity. Painting, like writing, allows for endless exploration, embracing chance and embracing mystery.