The boats on the Kupa river beneath the Old Slaughterhouse 1994

Alfred Freddy Krupa created this work, "The boats on the Kupa river beneath the Old Slaughterhouse," using an unknown medium on paper, with dimensions of 24 x 29 cm. Krupa, a Croatian artist born in 1971, works in a tradition deeply informed by war, displacement, and national identity. In this sketch, boats float on the Kupa River, under the shadow of the Old Slaughterhouse. The Slaughterhouse, a loaded symbol, hints at themes of industry, decay, and perhaps, the darker aspects of human activity. The river itself serves as a silent witness to the passage of time and the changing landscape of Karlovac, Croatia. Despite its simplicity, the sketch resonates with an emotional charge, inviting viewers to contemplate the intersection of nature, industry, and memory. It challenges us to consider how places shape our identities and collective histories.