Notater og adresser 1906

This is a page from a notebook by Niels Larsen Stevns, likely dating from the early 20th century, made with ink on paper. The initial impression is one of layered text, where names, addresses, and calculations intertwine. The pale, aged paper serves as a ground for the artist's marks, creating an intimate glimpse into his personal records. The composition features a dense accumulation of script. It’s hard to find a focal point as the eye wanders through the ordered chaos. Stevns uses line to mark, list, and connect names and figures. The script suggests a semiotic system, hinting at the artist's social network. It could be notes related to his artistic practice. The act of recording becomes a form of self-representation. This notebook page challenges traditional artistic expression. Stevns transforms everyday information into art. He encourages us to reflect on the nature of memory, the artist's role and the creative potential found in ordinary life.