Kleine oorzaken en groote gevolgen 1894 - 1959

This print by Gordinne called Kleine oorzaken en groote gevolgen, or Small Causes and Big Consequences, features a comic-strip style of storytelling. The artist has taken the time to draw out different scenarios in a sequence, which together create a narrative. I imagine Gordinne sitting with their pen, carefully crafting each of these scenes. The colours are really muted, kind of like watercolour, which gives it this antiquated feel. I'm drawn to the different scenarios depicted, like the one with the kid outside the door. It’s like each scene has a whole story behind it, but we're only getting a tiny glimpse. You can imagine Gordinne thinking about all the little things that can set off huge waves, reflecting the nuances of human behaviour, like the butterfly effect in painting!