Plate II (Deska) 1962

Jirí Balcar’s *Plate II (Deska)* (1962) is a minimalist black and white lithograph on paper. The composition features a rectangular frame with a faint line of ink in the top section, dividing the space into two rectangles, which are almost entirely black. Balcar's work focuses on exploring and manipulating geometric forms in order to create simple, abstract compositions that are both austere and evocative. The artist's focus on the interplay of light and dark in the artwork highlights the essential elements of form and color in minimalist art.