Notities, voornamelijk namen en adressen 1873 - 1876

This is a page from Johannes Tavenraat's notebook, filled with names, addresses, and various notes. The most striking symbol here is the handwritten word itself. It’s a direct trace of the individual, a record of his thoughts and interactions. Think of ancient runes or hieroglyphs, where each symbol held deep cultural significance. Here, the handwriting, though seemingly mundane, acts as a personal cipher. Names like "Jan Oudenaarde" and addresses become symbolic anchors, connecting us to real people and places of Tavenraat’s time. This act of writing is timeless, echoing across millennia, from the earliest cave paintings to modern-day digital texts. There's a psychological weight to these notations, almost a compulsive need to capture and organize reality. Each name, each address, a fragment of a life preserved. This act of documentation resonates on a subconscious level, tapping into our own anxieties about memory and mortality. The handwritten word, then, is not merely a practical tool but a powerful symbol of human connection.