The packaging I received together with a bottle of Bistra powder from the Rembrandt House - Museum. I did a little ink drawing on it... 2022

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this small ink drawing on the packaging he received from the Rembrandt House Museum. The drawing feels very intuitive, like a stream of consciousness made visible in ink. The texture is fantastic. The ink pools in some areas, creating deep blacks, while in others, it's more transparent, allowing the white of the packaging to peek through. It’s a simple palette, black and white, but it feels rich because of the layering and the way the ink interacts with the material. I am drawn to the bottom edge where the ink bleeds slightly, creating a sense of depth and movement. It reminds me of a Rothko, but with a raw, almost punk energy. Krupa's work often explores the intersection of tradition and experimentation, and this piece is a great example of that. It’s like he’s saying, "Art can be found anywhere, even on a piece of packaging." Art making is like a conversation with art history, constantly building upon and reinterpreting the past.