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

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this painting ‘At “our” spot at the Korana river’ with ink on paper, en plein air. It is all about the gestural marks! They seem to dance on the paper as if to capture the essence of a moment by the river, as if the artist was in a hurry to translate a feeling or observation onto the page. The use of black ink creates such a striking contrast against the white of the paper, making each stroke stand out, each telling its own story. You can imagine the artist standing by the Korana river, feeling the breeze, listening to the water, and then, with a brush full of ink, just letting it all flow. The quick, spontaneous strokes capture the movement of the water, the rustling of the leaves, and the overall atmosphere. It’s like he’s trying to catch a fleeting moment. Painters are always in conversation with one another. I think this piece embraces ambiguity and uncertainty, offering multiple interpretations, and resisting any definitive reading.