Three Figures c. 1965

Jirí Balcar’s “Three Figures” (c. 1965) exemplifies the artist’s signature style of gestural abstraction. The artwork portrays four figures, rendered in a dynamic and fluid manner with black and red ink, set against a washed background that suggests an interior space. The figures are elongated and distorted, reflecting the artist’s interest in exploring the human form through expressionistic means. The fragmented and gestural nature of the work evokes a sense of energy and movement, capturing the fleeting nature of human interaction. Balcar's work often explores themes of isolation, alienation, and the human condition, which are reflected in the seemingly distant and introspective postures of the figures.