Game 1937

Josef Capek made this painting, called "Game", in 1937 with oil on canvas. There's something so refreshing about seeing the world through a child's eyes – that sense of boundless energy, captured in a few simple brushstrokes and colors. Capek isn't trying to trick you into thinking this is real. It's more about feeling. The surface is built up with layers of paint, you can practically feel the texture of the canvas coming through, especially in the grassy areas. It gives the painting a raw, almost childlike quality, like a kid finger-painting. Look at the way he defines the figures with these loose, wobbly lines. It's like he's capturing the essence of movement, the fleeting energy of children at play. And the colors! They're so vibrant and alive – that sunny yellow background, the pops of red and blue in the kids' clothes. This reminds me of Joan Miró's playful spirit. Like Miró, Capek seems to be tapping into some primal sense of joy and wonder. It’s not about perfection, it’s about expression.