At "our" spot at the Korana river (en plein-air) 2018

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this ink-on-paper piece, "At 'our' spot at the Korana river (en plein-air)," with what looks like rapid, assured gestures. The monochrome palette gives it a stark, immediate feel, like a snapshot of a fleeting moment. The texture here is all about the dance of ink and paper. You can almost feel the give of the brush, the way the ink bleeds and pools, especially in those darker, weighted areas. It’s interesting how the artist captures the essence of a place with such minimal means. Those bold strokes, like the ones defining the shapes, create a sense of depth and movement. It's like he’s not just painting what he sees, but how he feels in that spot. It reminds me of Franz Kline’s work, that same energy and rawness. It's a reminder that art doesn't always need to be neat and tidy; sometimes, it’s in the mess and the immediacy that the real magic happens.