S.O. Goenoengsari. Molenstation (3e, 4e en 5e molen) 20-8-27. 1927 - 1928

This photograph by Isken, of "S.O. Goenoengsari Molenstation" was made in 1927 using what looks like a sepia-toned process. The photograph presents an interior view of a molenstation, or mill station, with complex machinery, gears, and structural elements that create a dense network of lines and shapes. The lighting emphasizes the industrial architecture, highlighting the repetitive patterns and textures. If you look closely, you can see the contrast between the man-made, geometric forms of the machinery and the organic feel of the sepia tone. It’s like a memory, tinted with nostalgia but also showing the gritty reality of industrial progress. I find myself thinking of Bernd and Hilla Becher, who documented industrial structures with a similar detached, almost scientific eye. Both capture the stark beauty and quiet dignity of these forgotten giants. Art, like industry, is a continuous process, building on the past to create something new. It’s not about having all the answers, but embracing the questions and possibilities.