Brief aan Andries Bonger Possibly 1934

This is a letter, addressed by Pierre-Georges Martin in ink on paper. The looping cursive suggests a hand accustomed to writing, maybe even trained in penmanship. I love the way the ink pools in certain areas, creating darker accents within the lines. It's tempting to imagine Martin at his desk, carefully forming each letter. The surface of the paper appears smooth, but it's broken up by folds, giving the image structure and depth. Each crease tells a story of handling, of being opened and read, revealing the physical journey of communication. The varying pressure applied by the pen creates a rhythm, a kind of dance across the page. It reminds me a little of Cy Twombly, who elevated the gesture of handwriting to a high art form, suggesting that the act of writing itself is a form of drawing. Ultimately, this letter reminds us that art can be found in the most intimate and everyday acts.