Notities en berekeningen 1905 - 1906

This page of 'Notities en berekeningen' by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet is a glimpse into an artist’s mind at work, made with ink on paper sometime in the early 20th century. The writing is loose, with numbers tumbling down the page, like thoughts spilling out. There’s a certain materiality to it, the thin lines of ink creating a delicate, almost ephemeral surface. It’s transparent in its immediacy. It feels like the artist is right there, figuring things out. The word "myself" is scrawled on the page, like a little note to self amid all the calculations. It's funny, art is often thought of as a solo pursuit, but this note hints at the inner dialogue, the back-and-forth that happens within oneself during the process of creation. This piece reminds me of Cy Twombly, who made a career out of his scribbles and notes, elevating the everyday into something profound. Art is a conversation, and these notes feel like a contribution, an intimate whisper in a long and ongoing dialogue.