Krucha ctverec/Circle and Square 1992

Ludmila Jandová made this print, Circle and Square, and what strikes me is its tenderness. Imagine Jandová, maybe in her studio, softly layering line over line. The central square emerges, with a warm, earthy tone, encircled by these delicate, almost hesitant lines. I can see her hand moving, feeling its way around and around. It is like a meditation. The surface has a beautiful, powdery texture. A bit like Rothko, maybe? Each mark feels incredibly fragile, intentional, but not overworked. And the red dots! So subtle, but so effective. They make me think of constellations or tiny points of light. It’s a quiet piece, but it speaks volumes about the artist’s hand and mind. And it shows us that abstraction can convey a sense of depth. It’s a simple conversation—the circle and square—but it’s full of possibilities.