Astrid Verhoef Dutch, 1973
39 3/8 x 59 in
Baryta paper
31 1/2 x 47 1/4 in
19 3/4 x 29 1/2 in
11 3/4 x 17 3/4 in
Astrid Verhoef’s Rope is a quiet meditation on destiny, and our connection to reality. In a nearly monochrome, surreal seascape, a solitary figure walks away across a vast, reflective surface—peaceful, infinite, and appeasing. The rope, held gently in hand, becomes more than a physical object: it symbolizes a tether to the real, an anchor amid the surreal expanse. As the viewer contemplates the figure's path toward the horizon, Rope evokes the quiet determination with which we move forward in life—seemingly alone, yet always connected to something that grounds us. It’s a scene of stillness and introspection, where isolation gives way to clarity, and simplicity reveals depth.
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