Spring 1951. Bag 1951

"Spring 1951. Bag" is a painting by Mikuláš Medek, created in 1951. The surrealist artwork depicts a white cloth bag suspended against a blue background, with knives protruding from its bottom edge. Medek's work often explored themes of anxiety, violence, and the fragility of life. The imagery of the knives and the bag may symbolize the threat of violence or the vulnerability of individuals in a hostile world. The surrealist style, with its dreamlike and illogical elements, creates a sense of unease and invites viewers to interpret the painting's meaning on a personal level.