Thousands of views of the river 2020

Alfred Freddy Krupa made 'Thousands of Views of the River' using confident, expressive brushstrokes in ink. The white of the paper sings between the marks. It's all about the process, isn't it? Looking closely, you can see the texture of the paper coming through, rough against the smooth, flowing ink. The ink is applied in layers, some areas dense and opaque, others thin and transparent, almost like a watercolor. See that bold stroke that makes up the trunk? It's full of energy, like a lightning strike. It is also somehow delicate; it feels like it could be gone with a breeze. This reminds me a little of Brice Marden's calligraphic paintings, but with a wilder, more untamed spirit. I love how the artist embraces chance, allowing the ink to bleed and drip. For me, it's a reminder that art is an ongoing conversation, a back-and-forth between intention and accident, control and release.