Op de grond zittende figuren c. 1916 - 1945

Reijer Stolk made this sketch of figures sitting on the ground. The pencil lines feel light and airy, almost like he was thinking out loud, trying to capture a fleeting moment. I imagine Stolk quickly capturing the essence of the figures before they moved. I get the impression that he’s interested in the way bodies occupy space. You can sense the artist observing and translating what he sees into a simple composition, with only a few lines. It reminds me that artists are always looking, always learning from each other. We keep the conversation going, adding our own perspectives and experiences to the mix, inspiring the next generation to pick up a pencil or brush and keep the dialogue alive. It is a reminder that art is a journey of discovery, where the destination is less important than the process of getting there.