On the river 2018

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this artwork, "On the River," using what looks like ink on paper; it's a dance of black marks across a pale ground. The beauty here lies in the immediacy, the sense that the image arrived quickly, intuitively. Up close, you can see the physicality of the ink. In some areas, it’s dense and opaque, a solid black mass, while in others, it’s diluted, almost transparent, creating delicate washes and subtle gradations. There's a real energy in the brushstrokes. Look at the top right corner, the way the ink splatters and pools. It's like watching the river's surface responding to the wind. The raw quality of Krupa's mark-making reminds me of Cy Twombly's calligraphic gestures, but with a distinct sensibility. Both artists share an interest in the expressive potential of line and form, but while Twombly’s work often feels rooted in classical mythology, Krupa's has a more grounded, elemental quality. The ambiguity here isn't a weakness; it's an invitation to explore the ever-changing nature of art itself.