Grashalmen c. 1944 - 1990

Kees Stoop made this print called "Grashalmen", which translates to blades of grass, and it's an etching, so it was made by scratching into a metal plate. Look at how Stoop uses these tiny lines to make a whole field of grass. It's like each blade has its own little story, bending and swaying in its own direction. The dark areas almost feel like a thick carpet, while the thinner lines reach up like they're trying to touch the sky. There's a real energy there, like the grass is alive and moving. I'm reminded of other artists who were super into printmaking, like Dürer, who also had this incredible eye for detail. I think Stoop's print is a testament to the power of simple marks when they come together. It's not about perfection, it's more about capturing the essence of something. Art isn't about fixed ideas but about embracing ambiguity.