Wederopstanding van Colijn 1920 - 1949

Chris Lebeau made this woodcut, ‘Resurrection of Colijn,’ at an unknown date. Imagine the artist, focused intently, carving into the wood, guided by intuition and memory. I love the graphic quality: the bold black lines, the stark contrast between light and shadow. The figure looms large, with determined eyes and what is he holding? The artist is making some kind of social comment for sure! It reminds me a little of the German Expressionists, like Kirchner or Heckel, who also used woodcuts to convey strong emotions and social critiques. There’s something about the way the artist has used the wood to create texture, like the hairs rising on the back of your neck. Ultimately, art isn't about answers, it's about provoking questions. It's a way to feel like we are all in it together, and Chris Lebeau makes me feel that for sure.