Jaarfeest van de Technische School te Bandoeng 1933

This photograph of the Jaarfeest van de Technische School te Bandoeng presents a formal gathering, meticulously composed, where the interplay of light and shadow shapes our perception. The photograph’s monochrome palette emphasizes texture, from the soft drape of the women's dresses to the crisp lines of the men's suits. I find myself drawn to the streamers crisscrossing the ceiling, each line carefully placed to converge around the light fixture. It’s a subtle gesture, adding an element of spontaneous celebration to an otherwise composed scene. This reminds me of Cy Twombly, who also used linear gestures to create a sense of movement and energy. The photograph, with its structured formality, reflects the spirit of its time, yet hints at the transient nature of celebration, reminding us that art, like life, is an ongoing process of change.