Skicár s rôznymi štúdijnými kresbami II 1937 - 1939

Mikuláš Galanda made this sketch with graphite, probably in the early part of the 20th century; you can see how he’s working through ideas, trying out different ways of seeing. Look how Galanda uses simple lines to create depth and shadow. The texture of the graphite on paper gives a tactile quality to the drawing, almost like you could reach out and feel the contours of the figures. Notice the area around the figures, where the pencil lines are denser, creating a sense of enclosure and intimacy. The repeated marks are like a little dance, a rhythm that pulls you in. It reminds me a bit of Paula Modersohn-Becker’s drawings, though Galanda has his own unique voice. What’s cool is how art isn’t about nailing down one meaning, but about keeping the conversation going, riffing off each other across time.