Landscape (late autumn) 2013

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this work, "Landscape (late autumn)," with monotype ink. The mark-making is everything here. The ink is pushed and pulled across the surface, capturing the raw energy of the landscape. It’s like Krupa’s hand is dancing with the elements, not just depicting what he sees but embodying the very act of seeing. Look at how the ink sits on the paper—thick in some spots, almost transparent in others. There’s a real physicality to it, a sense of touch and pressure. The dense, almost aggressive strokes that form the backdrop contrast with the delicate, wiry lines of the bare branches. It makes me think of an Agnes Martin, but dirtier and more urgent, as though he knew exactly where he was going, yet remained open to surprise. Ultimately, "Landscape (late autumn)" is about embracing the messy, unpredictable nature of art-making and life.