Plate V (Deska) 1962

"Plate V (Deska)," a 1962 etching by Czech artist Jirí Balcar (1929-1968), features a minimalist composition of two mirrored, slightly distorted, semi-circular shapes. The shapes are rendered in shades of gray against a dark background, leaving a negative space between them that evokes a sense of depth and mystery. Balcar's minimalist style, often described as geometric abstraction, explores the interplay of shapes and negative space, creating a meditative and evocative atmosphere. This work, like many of Balcar's pieces, reflects his fascination with the interplay of light and shadow, form and space, and the subtle nuances of visual perception.