Tidstavle over H.C. Andersens liv 1866-1844 1930 - 1938

This page of writing, by Niels Larsen Stevns, feels like a glimpse into the artist's mind, a kind of free-associative map made in response to H.C. Andersen's life. I imagine Stevns hunched over this page, the pen scratching as he jots down memories and associations. The writing is dense and full of detail, a torrent of words spilling across the page. I see a real energy in the act of transcription, a stream of consciousness connecting artist to author, like an outpouring of thoughts and feelings, a jumble of memories, impressions, and reflections. The handwriting itself is so expressive. It reminds me of Cy Twombly's scrawled paintings or even the notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci. You know, artists have always been inspired by the work of others, riffing off each other, and adding their own spin. Ultimately, this piece shows how art is a process of discovery, a way of making sense of the world through gesture, material, and expression. It's a conversation across time, where artists build upon the ideas of those who came before, creating something new and unique.