Laan 1904 - 1905

Simon Moulijn made this lithograph on paper titled ‘Laan’. It’s kind of interesting to imagine Moulijn making this, isn’t it? You know, the way he built up the image bit by bit, like a puzzle. Look at the road receding into the distance, how the trees cast long, cool shadows. It's more than just a scene; it's like he's inviting you to stroll down this leafy path, lost in thought. You get the sense of the artist wrestling with light and shadow, trying to capture a mood more than a literal representation. It feels like he's trying to evoke a feeling, some memory or mood, and that's what he's really after. There’s such a long conversation going on between artists across time, and each one adds their voice to the mix. I feel like I'm part of this ongoing dialogue too. Making art is like speaking a language that embraces all sorts of ambiguity, and which opens up endless possibilities for meaning.