Brief aan Jan Veth 1874 - 1918

This is "Brief aan Jan Veth", a letter by Wally Moes written with ink on paper, undated. The dominant visual element is the dense, almost chaotic network of lines that form the handwriting, which creates a strong sense of texture. The script sprawls across the page, creating a dynamic interplay between the black ink and the off-white paper, evoking a sense of intimacy and immediacy. Moes's handwriting, while functional in conveying a message, also operates on a visual level, with its loops and strokes resembling abstract forms. The contrast between legibility and abstraction invites us to consider the letter not just as a means of communication, but as an artifact embodying the artist's hand and presence. This piece challenges fixed meanings by blurring the lines between text and image, between communication and expression. It encourages us to see the aesthetic qualities in the mundane.