Formulier 1948

This small document, *Formulier*, was produced in 1948 by W. van 't Rood-Gerth van Wijk. It's a form, really, made with ink on paper. The printed text has a formality, then over that there's this loop-de-loop handwriting, cutting diagonally through the page. The ink is purple, contrasting with the brown of the printed words. It's like the author couldn't resist adding another layer, a kind of personal touch. You can almost feel the pressure of the pen, the way it drags and releases. It reminds me of Cy Twombly, in a way, but with a bureaucratic twist. The paper itself is aged, worn. It’s a reminder that art isn't just about the final product; it’s about the process, the materials, the choices made along the way. This form isn’t just a message, it's a record of a moment, a gesture frozen in time. This dialogue between public and private, formal and expressive is what makes it so interesting.