BRODEK U KONICE 1962

This piece, ‘Brodek U Konice,’ by Jaroslav Keluc invites us into a world rendered with playful brushstrokes. I love how Keluc isn't trying to trick us into thinking this is "real," but instead shows us how the paint itself can be a joyful subject. Look closely, and you'll see how the dabs of color create the illusion of form and texture. The wheat field in the foreground shimmers with golden yellows, applied with short, energetic strokes. There's a real sense of movement here, as if the wind is rustling through the crops. The brushwork feels immediate and intuitive, like Keluc was responding to the landscape in real-time. It reminds me a bit of Van Gogh's landscapes, not in style, but in the way that both artists use paint to express their emotional connection to the world. Keluc reminds us that painting isn't just about representation, it’s about the pleasure of applying paint to canvas, and the conversations that can start.