Untitled 1978

Stanislav Kolíbal created this untitled drawing using graphite on paper. The subtle interplay of line and shadow immediately captures the eye, creating a sense of depth and quiet contemplation. The drawing is structured into distinct planes: a stark background bisected by a vertical line, a flat surface, and the cylindrical forms. Kolíbal uses delicate hatching to define the shapes and shadows of the cylinders and the plane they inhabit. This technique gives them a ghostly, almost ephemeral quality. The composition, divided into clear, geometric sections, invites us to consider the relationships between form and space. Are the cylinders solid objects, or are they merely suggested? The work destabilizes fixed meanings, prompting a re-evaluation of how we perceive space and volume through minimal means. Ultimately, Kolíbal’s drawing exemplifies how subtle manipulations of line and form can challenge our understanding of reality.