Vignetten van Uitgeversmaatschappij L.J. Veen 1866 - 1939

These vignettes for the Uitgeversmaatschappij L.J. Veen publishing house are simply made with printing ink on paper, but, oh boy, how the colors speak! The contrast between the red and black inks is striking, a reminder that art-making is a process. Each color carries its own weight, its own emotional pitch. The textures look smooth, a world of images on a plane, and invite you to think about all of the work that is done to achieve simplicity. The letters are like symbols, each pointing to an ideal: "Labor Vincit Integer." It's like a mantra, a reminder of the value of hard work and integrity in the world of publishing. The more you look, the more you see how these elements speak to the world of this publishing house. In a way, it reminds me of the bold prints and the strong, graphic sensibility of Corita Kent! Ultimately, the work becomes about what's possible when we embrace both process and experimentation.