Diploma voor deelname aan een amateur-fotowedstrijd ter gelegenheid van het Vaderlands Volksfeest te Arnhem before 1919

This lithograph, made by Frans Tullingh in 1919, is a certificate for participation in an amateur photography contest. The limited color palette and symmetrical design gives it a charming, folksy quality, like something you'd find tucked away in grandma's attic. The textures in this print—look at the way the ink sits on the paper, creating a slight relief—remind me of my own printmaking experiments. I love how the repeated motifs create a rhythmic, almost musical feel. Take a look at the border: the alternating shapes create a visual beat. The whole thing feels very handmade, even though it's a print. It reminds me a bit of some of the work of Corita Kent, the pop artist and nun; both artists share a love of accessible design and bold, simple imagery. It’s a reminder that art doesn't always have to be about highfalutin' ideas; sometimes, it's just about celebrating community and creativity.