Directeuren van de Aanneming Maatschapij Grotius Possibly 1921

This photograph of the Directors of the Aanneming Maatschappij Grotius is by an anonymous photographer who really knew how to arrange an interior scene to make the most interesting picture. I imagine them carefully considering the placement of each object, the angle of the light, and the composition of the whole scene. The photograph captures a moment in time, but it also tells a story about the artist's creative process, their intentions, and their relationship to the world around them. I wonder what the creative brief was? The careful construction of the image reminds me of my own painting practice. Just as I layer colors and shapes on a canvas, the photographer has layered objects and textures in this scene, creating a rich and complex visual experience. Like, there is a framed painting on the wall of a landscape that mimics the garden they are sitting in! Ultimately, this photograph is a reminder that art is everywhere, and that artists are constantly engaging in a dialogue with one another, across time and space.