Colijn en de vlootwet van 1912 1912

Patricq Kroon made this drawing titled 'Colijn en de vlootwet van 1912' using ink. You know, in artmaking there's a kind of dance between intention and accident, especially evident in the bold, graphic style of this drawing. The stark contrast between black and white gives it a punchy, immediate feel. You can almost see the artist's hand moving quickly, decisively, across the page. The ink is laid down with confidence, creating a real sense of weight and volume. Look at the way the lion is rendered, those thick outlines practically vibrate against the white background. It’s got this raw energy. The drawing bears some stylistic similarity to the expressionist work of someone like George Grosz. Ultimately, this piece invites us to consider how art can be both a mirror and a hammer, reflecting the world back at us while also challenging us to see it differently. It reminds us that art is an ongoing conversation, a way of grappling with the complexities of our shared experience.