Castilla y León 2006

Rein Dool made this drawing of Castilla y León on paper, but the date’s a mystery. The road ahead unfolds with a gentle curve, like a question mark. It reminds me of those old Wim Wenders movies, the vastness of the land and the question of what lies ahead. Just like painting, drawing asks: where are we going? What are we looking for? Look how the rocks emerge, defined by sparse, flowing strokes. I like the way Dool uses the barest minimum, like a haiku. The texture of the paper also becomes part of the image, creating an almost tactile experience. It makes me think about Morandi and his landscapes, but pared down even more. I wonder if Dool was out there, feeling the sun and wind, letting the landscape breathe through his hand onto the page? Artists are always in dialogue, and Dool is part of that conversation, turning observation into something deeply personal.