Brief aan Peter Schatborn Possibly 1994

This letter was written by J. van der Heide to Peter Schatborn in Wolfheze on February 23rd, 1994. Isn’t it amazing how handwriting can be so expressive? In a world of digital fonts, the loops and angles here feel so personal. Imagine van der Heide hunched over a desk, pen in hand, carefully forming each word. The ink, a dark, almost purple hue, creates a sharp contrast against the stark white paper. You can almost feel the texture of the paper, smooth yet absorbent. It reminds me of Cy Twombly’s scribbled paintings, where the act of writing becomes a dance. I wonder what van der Heide was thinking, what urgency or care fueled this correspondence. Each stroke feels deliberate, conveying not just information but also a sense of connection. It reminds me that even the simplest act of communication can be a form of art, full of intention and emotion. Letters like this connect us to the past, reminding us that artists are always in conversation.