Twee mannen onder een grote Waringinboom. 1900 - 1935

This photograph of two men under a big Waringin tree was taken by Neville Keasberry. Imagine Keasberry choosing this viewpoint to take a double image. It's interesting to consider why he selected this particular angle – was he thinking about the way the light filters through the leaves, or the contrast between the massive tree and the two small figures? You know, being an artist is like being a detective. We are always looking for clues, trying to unravel the mystery of why certain images or forms speak to us. Perhaps Keasberry, like many photographers, wanted to capture a sense of scale and the relationship between humans and nature. There's a kind of quietness in this image that I appreciate. It reminds me of the work of other artists who explore themes of solitude and contemplation. Ultimately, art is about making connections – between the artist and the subject, between the artwork and the viewer, and between different works of art across time.