Stilleven V 1974

Lau Heidendael made this print called ‘Stilleven V’ using etching, a process that I admire for its delicate touch. The beauty in this piece lies in its simplicity. You have these everyday objects rendered with so much care. What’s striking is how Heidendael uses lines, not to define, but to suggest form and texture. The way the light falls across the objects, creating these pools of shadow. It’s all about the process, each etched line building up this quiet, intimate scene. I keep coming back to the cylinder on the right; its simple shape, the way it grounds the composition. It reminds me of Morandi's bottles, objects transformed by repetition and careful observation. Ultimately, it's the ambiguity that gets me. It's a reminder that art is about seeing, feeling, and questioning, more than just knowing.