In the cobweb of the sun: above the waterfall and the river Korana 2021

Alfred Freddy Krupa made "In the cobweb of the sun: above the waterfall and the river Korana" with rapidograph on paper. The work presents a vision of nature through the lens of abstraction. Born in Croatia, Krupa’s work explores themes of identity and place, but also comments on the region's turbulent history. The scene depicted here is of the river Korana in the artist’s hometown, Karlovac, Croatia. Krupa’s evocative lines suggest not only the visual appearance of the waterfall, but also the deeper experience of the river's sounds and motion. The lack of color and frenetic marks might reflect the social anxiety felt in Eastern Europe as it transitioned through political and economic changes. To understand such art better, we might explore the artist's biography or look into the cultural context of Croatia and its art institutions. This approach reminds us that art is never created in a vacuum.