Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1901

This postcard to Philip Zilcken was made with ink on paper. It's an artifact of communication, and the layered marks of the postal system and handwriting give us a glimpse into its journey. I love the overlapping stamps and notations, they obscure and create a kind of visual noise. Look how the cancellation marks partially erase the address, adding layers of meaning and history to the surface. The contrast between the printed text, the handwritten script, and the postal stamps creates a chaotic, yet weirdly satisfying, composition. It reminds me a little bit of Cy Twombly’s work, where writing and mark-making become a kind of abstract expression. Here, the everyday act of sending a letter transforms into something visually poetic. It's a reminder that art can be found in the most unexpected places and the simplest of gestures.