Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1928

This letter by Gene B. Stewart, well, it's kind of like a drawing, isn't it? Look at the paper, the subtle off-white tone, and the way the ink, a delicate grey, interacts with it. There’s a real intimacy here. It's funny, you know, how handwriting can be so revealing. Each stroke, each loop, tells a story about the person behind the pen. In Stewart's hand, I notice the controlled flow of the letters. There is a rhythm and the even spacing gives a sense of calm. The writing feels personal and considered, not rushed or sloppy, but careful and deliberate. I'm reminded of the letters by Agnes Martin, in which the attention to the page is so acute. Both artists, in their own way, are inviting us to slow down, to contemplate the small, quiet gestures that make up a life. It's a reminder that art doesn't always have to be big or loud to be powerful.