Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1912

This postcard to Philip Zilcken is a small window into a world of correspondence from a time gone by. The stamps and postmarks aren't just bureaucratic marks, but also traces of a journey, each one a record of a moment in time as the card moved from one place to another. Imagine Abraham Seyne Kok carefully inscribing his message, choosing each word with intention, knowing it would be carried across distances to reach its recipient. Maybe he was thinking about what to share, or how to convey a certain feeling or idea. The handwriting itself becomes a form of expression, a kind of intimate conversation on paper. It reminds me that artists are constantly communicating and engaging in a dialogue. Even something as simple as a postcard is an act of sharing and connection, and a reminder that every mark carries intention and meaning. It’s like all artists throughout time are constantly talking to each other.