Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1926

Suze Groshans wrote this letter to Philip Zilcken using ink on paper, and you know, sometimes writing is just like drawing. The way the letters tilt and lean, how the lines thicken and thin – it’s all about gesture. Look at how Groshans forms her 'z's, they swoop down and under with a playful energy that contrasts with the formal, almost old-fashioned script. The ink isn’t uniform; it pools in some spots, fades in others, giving a real sense of the hand, the pressure, the rhythm of the writing. It’s like she's sketching with words, letting the ink do its thing, embracing the accidents. This reminds me of Cy Twombly, another artist who blurred the lines between writing and drawing, making marks that feel both deliberate and completely free. It’s a good reminder that art isn't always about perfection, it’s about the process and the conversation that unfolds with each mark.