Studie 1906 - 1945

Reijer Stolk made this drawing, a Studie, on paper, and it's like a peek into the artist's mind. The initial marks create a subtle texture across the page, suggesting a process of layering and refinement. Stolk uses a delicate touch, but it’s clear that he's grappling with form, trying to understand how shapes fit together. Look at that big looping swirl at the bottom of the page, it’s so satisfying. It reminds me of the work of Agnes Martin or Dorothea Rockburne; they’re also interested in geometry, structure, and the underlying order of things, but with a looseness of touch. This drawing feels provisional, like a question rather than a statement, which is what makes it so compelling. Art isn't about answers. It's about opening up new ways of seeing.