Brief aan Saskia Delprat-Veth 1899 - 1934

Here we see a letter to Saskia Delprat-Veth written in 1922 by Isaac Israels. You know, handwriting is a kind of drawing. It's a direct expression of the hand and mind. I look at these marks and I try to imagine the moment of creation. The pen moving across the page, each stroke a little decision, a little act of intuition. The ink is dark, so the words stand out clearly against the paper. You can see the pressure the artist applied, how the lines vary in thickness. There’s a rhythm to it. It reminds me that painting and writing, for that matter, are embodied practices. The physical act shapes the form and meaning. I love thinking about the conversation between artists. Each one builds upon what came before, adds their voice to this ongoing dialogue. For me, this letter is a reminder of the endless possibilities that emerge when we embrace uncertainty, ambiguity, and a little bit of playfulness in our work.