Omslagontwerp voor: Catalogus van Nederlandsch drukwerk 1884 - 1952

This cover design for a Dutch print catalogue is crafted with ink on paper, a quiet assertion of the beauty inherent in the book arts. The flat grey surface is punctuated by the linear border design, a delicate dance of diamonds and squares in earth tones and blues. This border, dividing the cover into two distinct panels, showcases the potential of simple geometric forms to create a sense of order and elegance. The right panel hosts the title, the text anchored by a stylized emblem that looks like the letter ‘I’ and is evocative of organic growth, reminiscent of Art Nouveau. Look closely, and you might feel a connection to the Vienna Secession movement, where artists embraced decorative elements and sought to elevate craft to fine art. Like the anonymous artist of this cover, they understood art as an ongoing conversation, open to interpretation and alive with possibility.