Briefkaart aan Anna Dorothea Dirks before 1915

This postcard, a Briefkaart aan Anna Dorothea Dirks, was written by Wally Moes sometime around 1915 using ink on paper, and what strikes me most is the directness and vulnerability of handwriting. Look at the address itself, the way it fills the card—a physical manifestation of communication. The stamp and postmark are like miniature abstract paintings, accidental compositions born from the postal system's process. You can feel the hand of the artist in every curve and stroke, not just in the formation of the letters but also in the slight imperfections, the varying pressure of the pen, the little splatters, and the uneven flow of ink. The elegant loops and flourishes are a dance between intention and chance. It reminds me of the paintings of Cy Twombly, where scribbles and marks become a form of poetry. Just as Twombly elevated the act of writing into art, Moes’s postcard transforms a simple message into something deeply personal and visually compelling. It’s about the beauty of imperfection, the art of everyday communication, and the stories that unfold between the lines.