Brief aan Mien Cambier van Nooten Possibly 1939

This letter by Dick Ket was written in 1939. It's a small piece of paper filled with handwriting, a letter to Mien Cambier van Nooten. Imagine Ket hunched over this piece of paper, each word carefully chosen and placed. What strikes me is the sheer density of the writing, like he's trying to capture every fleeting thought. It's not just about relaying information. It's about the act of communication itself, the urge to connect, to share a piece of his inner world with someone else. The way the words are arranged, so close together they almost touch, reminds me of a densely packed canvas. It's like a field of marks, each one carrying its own weight and meaning. The ink varies in darkness, creating a rhythm across the surface. This letter is a painting in its own way, a testament to the artist’s relentless need to create, to express, to leave his mark. It’s a reminder that art exists in so many forms, each one a conversation across time.