Twee vogels 1891 - 1941

Leo Gestel made "Twee Vogels" with ink on paper, and it’s all about the beauty of simplicity, right? Gestel's choice of line is so confident; it's like watching a skater glide across ice. The way he defines the birds with just a few strokes shows an understanding of form and movement. It's not about perfection; it's about capturing the essence of flight. You can almost feel the wind beneath their wings, even though it's just ink on paper. The repetition of these curving lines create forms that remind me of the work of Henri Matisse, especially his paper cut-outs. Look at the layers of the clouds, the way Gestel suggests depth with overlapping lines. These lines aren't just descriptive; they're emotional. It's not about realism; it's about conveying a feeling, an experience. And that’s what good art is all about.