Abstracte compositie 1995

This quirky abstract composition was made by Harrie A. Gerritz, but the date is unknown. I wonder how it came to be? Maybe Gerritz started with the cat-like figure in the middle, its simple lines and warm color beckoning him to add more. Then, as a painter, you start to play with other shapes and colors. The smudges of blue and grey float above, like a cloudy sky, while the jagged pink form on the right adds a playful energy. I can imagine Gerritz stepping back, squinting, adding little dashes of blue at the bottom. There is a certain simplicity and charm, like a child's drawing, but with an adult's sense of composition and balance. Artists are always in conversation with each other, across time, and I wonder what painters inspired Gerritz? For me, this piece feels both playful and deeply considered, a testament to the endless possibilities of paint on paper.