Kerstkaart voor 1936 van Henk Bijlsma 1936

This Christmas card for 1936, by Henk Bijlsma, is printed on a simple card in brown ink. I can imagine Bijlsma carefully inking the printing plate, pressing it firmly, and lifting it to reveal the design. The combination of geometric shapes and devotional poetry makes it look like a secret message or a religious symbol. Maybe the design is his personal emblem—a combination of faith, philosophy, and a bit of mystery. I like how the text is organized. The words have their own weight and presence. You can see a connection to the way the Bauhaus artists worked. It reminds me of Kurt Schwitters, who created his own artistic world and language in his collages. It’s not just about visual representation but also about the emotional and spiritual connection between the artist and the viewer. It's a testament to how artists borrow, transform, and infuse their work with personal meaning, creating something that resonates across time.