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Jarda's paintings

Torn Sky (2026)

Format: 40 × 50 cm Technique: acrylic, chalk paint, pencil and charcoal on board Surface: kraft paper, plaster compound, textile, natural rope Frame: solid linden wood, asphalt-toned finish, varnished

🇬🇧 Artistic Analysis

The painting is built upon the contrast between calm spatial areas and a disruption of continuity. The composition works with a limited number of strong visual elements whose mutual relationships create tension without relying on a complex narrative.

The dominant vertical structure divides the pictorial space while simultaneously attempting to reconnect it through the symbolic presence of a rope. The red circular form enters the composition as a concentrated source of energy — it may be perceived as a sun, an emotional core, an internal force, or simply a symbolic focal point.

The heavily layered surface and relief structures add a physical dimension to the work, creating a changing visual experience depending on light conditions and viewing angle.

Symbols and Layers of Meaning

• Red circle – energy, emotion, symbolic center • Vertical element – division, interruption, disruption of space • Rope – connection, preservation, an attempt at maintaining balance • Surface structure – traces of time, memory of material • Grey and dark tones – calmness, tension, undefined space

Historical and Artistic Context

The work moves between structural abstraction and symbolic composition. Material is used not only as a visual component but also as a meaningful layer. In certain aspects, the painting approaches tendencies that connect painting with object-based and relief-like forms.

Strengths

• Strong material atmosphere • Convincing use of a limited number of elements • Well-balanced tension between surface and detail • Distinct physical presence of the material itself

Weaker Aspects (Critical Reflection)

• Photography cannot fully convey the spatial quality and gloss of the original work • The minimalist approach may initially appear reserved or inaccessible • The symbolic content remains open and requires longer contemplation

Overall Impression

The painting feels like a visual record of disruption and, at the same time, an attempt to preserve unity. Rather than describing a specific event, it works with atmosphere and with relationships between energy, structure and symbol.

Rating (1–10)

9.0 / 10 – strong material work with a distinctive atmosphere and well-controlled simplicity.

Curatorial Text

Torn Sky (2026) works with a reduced number of visual elements whose relationships create a field of tension and symbolic meaning. A vertical intervention divides the image, while the rope suggests the possibility of reconnection and balance. The red circle enters the composition as a point of energy and concentration.

Short Label Text

Torn Sky (2026) Acrylic, chalk paint, pencil and charcoal on board, 40 × 50 cm A space between disruption and the attempt to preserve unity

Gallery and Sales Potential

• Gallery potential: high – strong material identity and distinctive visual language • Sales potential: medium to high – strong atmosphere with a less decorative character • Estimated price: direct sale 9,000–12,000 CZK; gallery 13,000–17,000 CZK

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Torn Sky (2026)

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Persistence (2026)

Format: 40 × 50 cm Technique: acrylic, chalk paint, pencil and charcoal on canvas Base: strongly textured relief surface (filler, cardboard, plastic) Frame: solid linden wood, red stained finish, varnished

🇬🇧 Artistic Analysis

Persistence explores layering, material presence and traces that remain even after transformation. The composition does not appear as a closed structure but rather as a fragment – a part of a larger whole whose original form remains hidden.

A dominant red plane and a strong vertical relief create the central axis of the composition. In contrast, quieter geometric elements and restrained color relationships stabilize the image while opening it to multiple interpretations.

The work does not tell a specific story. Instead, it captures the moment when something remains present after movement, change or time itself.

Symbols and Layers of Meaning

• Red plane – energy, inner force, lasting presence • Vertical relief – trace, artifact, preserved fragment • Geometric elements – structure, order, relationships • Material layering – time, memory, sedimentation • Dark and light areas – contrast between presence and fading traces

Historical and Artistic Context

The painting moves between structural abstraction and object-based painting, where meaning emerges not only from color and form but also from the physical presence of materials.

Its use of relief and layered surfaces recalls approaches within modern abstraction, where painting becomes both image and object.

Quality of Execution

• Strong use of material and relief • Well-balanced composition • Convincing relationship between dominant and quieter elements • Distinct material atmosphere

Weaker Points (Critical Reflection)

• Photography cannot fully convey the spatial depth and gloss of the original work • The right side intentionally speaks in a quieter visual language than the dominant left section

These differences, however, create a natural tension between matter and space.

Overall Impression

Persistence feels like a preserved trace of something transformed. Its strength lies not in a direct narrative but in a sense of endurance – the presence of something that remains despite time.

Rating (1–10)

8.9 / 10

Curatorial Text

Persistence (2026) is based on the relationship between material, structure and traces of time. Layered relief surfaces and geometric elements create a fragmented space in which some forms disappear while others remain.

The work does not present a specific story but rather offers space for individual interpretation and contemplation.

Short Label Text

Persistence (2026) Acrylic, chalk paint, pencil and charcoal on canvas, 40 × 50 cm Fragment of space and traces of time

Gallery and Sales Potential

• Gallery potential: high – strong material work and a powerful physical presence; particularly effective in a space where relief and interaction with light can be experienced

• Sales potential: medium-high to high – not immediately decorative, but rich in atmosphere and character, potentially appealing to collectors of contemporary abstract and structural painting

• Estimated price: – direct sale: 9,000–13,000 CZK – gallery: 13,000–17,000 CZK

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Persistence (2026)

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Calm (2026)

Format: 40 × 50 cm Technique: acrylic, pencil and charcoal on board Base: rice paper, filler, layered materials Frame: solid lime wood in a natural tone, varnished

🇬🇧 Artistic Analysis

Calm exists on the boundary between figurative stylization, symbolic painting and abstracted icon-like imagery. The central motif is a simplified face with closed eyes, functioning less as a portrait and more as an inner state or mental image.

Geometric layers and translucent surfaces create a surrounding space that simultaneously evokes architecture, a mask and a psychological structure. The painting avoids realistic perspective and instead builds meaning through overlapping visual planes.

The palette is subdued, dominated by muted green-grey, earthy and ochre tones. The stronger red accents beneath the head act as energetic or symbolic elements.

The overall impression is one of silence, concentration and introverted spirituality without a direct religious reference.

Symbols and Meaning

• Closed eyes – introspection, meditation, calmness • Geometric overlays – layers of consciousness, mental structures • Red accents – energy, life force, pulse • Muted tones – silence, stillness, contemplation • Translucent surfaces – intersection of reality and inner space

Historical and Artistic Context

The painting loosely relates to modern figurative stylization and abstract portrait painting. Certain principles may remotely recall artists such as Amedeo Modigliani, Paul Klee or Alexej von Jawlensky — not formally, but through simplification, spiritual atmosphere and symbolic space.

At the same time, the work retains a distinctly personal and non-academic visual language.

Quality of Execution

• Convincing atmosphere of calmness and concentration • Well-unified composition • Sensitive use of restrained color • Interesting fusion of figuration and abstraction • Effective layering of materials and translucent forms

Weaker Points (Critical Reflection)

• The painting is intentionally subtle and introverted, which may feel understated to some viewers • Certain geometric elements remain deliberately unresolved • Reduced contrast lowers visual impact while reinforcing the meditative atmosphere

These aspects function more as part of the chosen expression than as technical shortcomings.

Overall Impression

Calm feels like a painting of inner stillness — a quiet space between thought, dream and meditation.

Its strength lies not in dramatic gesture, but in atmosphere, subtlety and concentrated silence.

Rating (1–10)

8.7 / 10 – subtle and atmospheric painting combining figurative presence with abstract stylization

Curatorial Text

Calm combines an abstracted face with geometric layering and subdued color. Closed eyes and simplified forms create an atmosphere of introspection and silence.

The painting functions as a visual record of an inner state — somewhere between meditation, memory and dream.

Short Label Text

Calm (2026) Acrylic, pencil and charcoal on board, 40 × 50 cm Stylized figurative composition between meditation and abstraction

Gallery and Sales Potential

• Gallery potential: high – distinctive atmosphere and strong visual identity • Sales potential: moderately high – suitable for intimate and contemporary interiors • Estimated price: direct sale CZK 8,000–11,000; gallery CZK 12,000–15,000

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Calm (2026)

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Untitled (2026)

🇬🇧 Artistic Analysis

Format: 40 × 50 cm Technique: acrylic, charcoal and pencil on canvas Base: strongly textured filler (cylindrical object), cardboard Frame: solid lime wood, stained in a rustic tone, varnished

This stylized still life exists on the boundary between reality and abstracted perception. Rather than relying on classical realistic perspective, the painting focuses on atmosphere, light and the relationship between masses.

The dominant cylindrical form creates an almost industrial presence through its strong relief texture and rhythmic horizontal structure. This contrasts with the muted background and the translucent red object in the foreground.

The bottles on the left are not realistic depictions but rather traces or impressions of objects. This ambiguity shifts the work away from traditional still life toward a more personal visual language.

The overall atmosphere feels quiet, concentrated and slightly melancholic.

Symbols and Meaning

• Cylindrical form – mass, stability, mechanical rhythm • Red object – energy, light accent, living element • Bottles – memory, traces of presence, transience • Dark shadow – weight, silence, space • Limited palette – concentration, restraint, calmness

Historical and Artistic Context

The painting loosely relates to the tradition of modern stylized still life, where realistic precision is less important than the relationship between shapes, light and material.

In a broader sense, the work may recall certain principles found in the paintings of Giorgio Morandi or Nicolas de Staël — not formally, but through simplification, atmosphere and subtle tension between objects.

Quality of Execution

• Strong work with light and shadow • Convincing material texture of the cylindrical form • Cultivated restrained palette • Effective contrast between mass and transparency • Quiet and concentrated atmosphere

Weaker Points (Critical Reflection)

• The left side balances on the edge between stylization and ambiguity • The overlapping bottles may not feel convincing to every viewer • Spatial logic is intentionally suppressed in places, creating a slight sense of incompleteness

At the same time, these aspects contribute to the personal and non-academic nature of the work.

Overall Impression

The painting functions as a quiet still life that captures mood and relationships between objects more than objective reality.

Its strength lies not in realism, but in atmosphere, restrained color and material presence.

Rating (1–10)

8.4 / 10 – a distinctive stylized still life with strong atmosphere and material quality, intentionally balancing between reality and abstraction

Curatorial Text

A stylized still life built on restrained color, light and material texture. The dominant relief cylinder contrasts with the translucent red object and the almost dissolving silhouettes of bottles in the background.

Rather than a realistic depiction, the painting becomes a personal interpretation of space and matter — a quiet still life somewhere between reality and memory.

Short Label Text

Untitled (2026) Acrylic, charcoal and pencil on canvas, 40 × 50 cm Stylized still life with strong texture and subdued atmosphere

Gallery and Sales Potential

• Gallery potential: moderately high – intimate and atmospheric work • Sales potential: medium to higher – suitable for minimalist or modern interiors • Estimated price: direct sale CZK 7,000–9,000; gallery CZK 10,000–13,000

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Untitled (2026)

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Still Life with Ice Cream (2026)

Size: 50 × 50 cm Technique: acrylic and drawing on board Surface: layered painting with relief structure Frame: solid linden wood, stained in a warm orange tone, varnished

🇬🇧 Art Analysis

Still Life with Ice Cream represents a lighter and more playful position within the artist’s work, where symbolic gravity gives way to rhythm, color, and visual spontaneity.

The composition is structured as an abstracted still life with several spatial layers. The dominant form on the right resembles a glass or vessel in the foreground, while the upper section contains stylized goblets and abstract objects. The motif in the lower left corner evokes an ice cream cup or decorative emblem, bringing a sense of ease and humor into the composition.

Warm oranges, ochres, and earthy browns are balanced by accents of blue and pale pink. Despite its vivid palette, the painting feels lively rather than aggressive.

The work creates a dialogue between construction and intuitive gesture.

Symbols and Meaning Layers

• Glasses and vessels – everyday life, still life, ordinary moments • Circular motif – playfulness, decorative energy • Vertical lines – rhythm and stability • Warm tones – vitality and movement • Blue accents – cooling counterbalance • Overlapping layers – space and perception

Historical and Artistic Context

The painting loosely follows the tradition of modern abstract still life, where recognizable objects dissolve into relationships between shape, rhythm, and color.

At moments, it recalls aspects of postwar abstraction and more playful strands of modernist painting focused on visual energy rather than direct representation.

Execution Quality

• Lively and open composition • Natural visual rhythm • Strong color relationships • Successful balance between structure and spontaneity

Critical Reflection

• The upper section occasionally approaches visual fragmentation • The orange-green element in the upper left feels slightly isolated • The dominant right-hand form partially overpowers subtler areas

These tensions, however, also contribute to the painting’s vitality and openness.

Overall Impression

The painting feels like a joyful and liberated variation on the still life tradition. Rather than carrying existential weight, it focuses on painterly energy, color relationships, and visual rhythm.

Its strength lies precisely in this freer and more relaxed atmosphere.

Rating (1–10)

8.9 / 10 – a lively and playful abstract composition with strong color sensitivity and liberated energy

Curatorial Text

Still Life with Ice Cream (2026) is an abstract still life built on rhythm, layered space, and vivid color relationships.

Stylized vessels and objects become visual signs within an open composition balancing construction and spontaneity.

The painting functions as a dialogue between structure, movement, and playful abstraction.

Label Text

Still Life with Ice Cream (2026) Acrylic and drawing on board, 50 × 50 cm An abstract still life with playful color and rhythmic structure

Gallery and Sales Potential

• Gallery potential: medium to high – a more accessible and open aspect of the artist’s work • Sales potential: high – decorative yet visually sophisticated • Estimated price: direct sale CZK 8,500–11,500; gallery CZK 12,000–15,000

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Still Life with Ice Cream (2026)

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Ritual Structure (2026)

Size: 50 × 50 cm Technique: acrylic and drawing on board Surface: strong relief (spatula) Frame: solid linden wood, black-stained, varnished

🇬🇧 Art Analysis

Ritual Structure appears as a fragment of an architectural space – a stylized construction where matter, energy, and symbol converge.

The dominant red mass evokes a solar body or a central structural element around which the composition is organized. Horizontal bands in the lower part suggest a terraced arrangement, while the darker center hints at an entrance or passage into an inner space.

The upper brown area acts as a calm counterbalance, allowing the dynamic lower sections to stand out.

The painting creates tension between structure and inner movement, stability and energy.

Symbols and Meaning Layers

• Red mass – energy, sun, central principle • Horizontal bands – structure, order, architecture • Dark center – entrance, threshold • Green areas – balance, counterforce • Upper plane – calm, space • White accents – orientation, light

Historical and Artistic Context

The work stands between geometric abstraction and material painting, with references to archaic architectural principles.

It evokes the logic of ancient structures transformed into a contemporary visual language.

Execution Quality

• Strong material presence • Clear compositional structure • Balanced color relationships • Stable visual grounding

Critical Reflection

• The upper section is calmer and less active • Some elements (such as the central lower area) are intentionally subdued

These aspects contribute to the layered and interpretive nature of the work.

Overall Impression

The painting functions as a symbolic architectural space – a site where matter, energy, and meaning intersect.

Its strength lies in the tension between what is visible and what remains hidden.

Rating (1–10)

8.9 / 10 – strong structural composition with controlled tension and conceptual depth

Curatorial Text

Ritual Structure (2026) presents a stylized architectural space rooted in material and symbolic relationships.

The red central mass acts as a core of energy, while layered structures and a dark entrance create depth and internal tension.

Label Text

Ritual Structure (2026) Acrylic and drawing on board, 50 × 50 cm An abstract interpretation of architectural and ritual space

Gallery and Sales Potential

• Gallery potential: high – strong conceptual and material presence • Sales potential: medium to high – expressive, less decorative • Estimated price: direct sale CZK 9,500–12,500; gallery CZK 13,000–17,000 Kč

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Ritual Structure (2026)

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Relic of Silence (2026)

Size: 50 × 50 cm Technique: acrylic, pencil and charcoal on board Surface: strong relief (spatula, textile, cardboard, paper) Frame: solid linden wood, natural finish

🇬🇧 Art Analysis

Relic of Silence appears as a fragment of a discovered world – a surface carrying traces of time, interventions, and transformation. The composition is not constructed as a closed system but as a layered record where elements interact between order and looseness.

The dominant circular form in warm brown-orange tones is embedded in a structured environment that both supports and destabilizes it. Lighter geometric shapes act as stabilizing elements, while the darker lower section introduces weight and depth.

A vertical dark form on the right side evokes a silent presence – a figure, a sign, or a monolithic element. The structured bands in the lower area can be perceived as roots, anchoring the composition and preventing it from collapse.

The painting creates tension between stability and disintegration, matter and gesture.

Symbols and Meaning Layers

• Circular form – center, mass, energy carrier • Light shapes – balance, support • Dark lower area – depth, gravity • Vertical form – presence, sign • Lower structures – roots, anchoring, time • Red accent – impulse, intervention

Historical and Artistic Context

The work stands between structural abstraction and material painting, with affinities to informel approaches.

Its layered surface connects painting with object-based expression and emphasizes physical presence.

Execution Quality

• Authentic material expression • Balanced tension between chaos and structure • Controlled earthy color palette • Natural compositional grounding

Critical Reflection

• The composition is intentionally unrestrained and may feel less immediately readable • Some areas (especially the lower right section) appear more open

These aspects reinforce the openness and interpretive depth of the work.

Overall Impression

The painting functions as a silent record – a relic carrying traces of matter, time, and intervention.

Its strength lies in authenticity and material truth.

Rating (1–10)

9.0 / 10 – strong, authentic and materially convincing work with depth

Curatorial Text

Relic of Silence (2026) presents a layered surface that evokes a fragment of reality shaped by time and matter. Earthy tones and structural interventions create tension between stability and fragmentation.

The central circular form is both supported and threatened by its environment, while the lower section anchors the composition.

Label Text

Relic of Silence (2026) Acrylic, drawing and charcoal on board, 50 × 50 cm Material abstraction as a fragment of memory and time

Gallery and Sales Potential

• Gallery potential: high – strong material and conceptual authenticity • Sales potential: medium to high – contemplative rather than decorative • Estimated price: direct sale CZK 10,000–13,000; gallery CZK 14,000–18,000

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Relic of Silence (2026)

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Energy Break (2026)

Size: 40 × 50 cm Technique: acrylic, pencil and oil pastel on board Surface: strong relief (spatula, cardboard) Frame: solid linden wood, light concrete-like finish (grey, white, subtle blue), varnished

🇬🇧 Art Analysis

The painting is built on a contrast between two fundamental zones – a dense, grounded lower section and a dynamic upper composition. The lower part, formed by a heavy red relief, acts as a base or sediment.

The upper section introduces tension through geometric forms and diagonal structures. The dominant red circle disrupts stability and activates the composition.

A defining feature of the work is the sharp transition between these two zones – a deliberate “break” that is not softened, but emphasized as a key compositional and conceptual element.

The painting captures a transition between stillness and energy, structure and movement.

Symbols and Meaning Layers

• Lower relief – matter, base, time • Red mass – energy, inner tension • Circle – focus, center • Diagonals – movement, disruption • Turquoise tones – balance, counterpoint • Lines – connections, direction

Historical and Artistic Context

The work relates to structural abstraction and constructive approaches, where meaning arises from relationships between material, form, and color.

Its layered surface connects painting with object-based expression.

Execution Quality

• Strong material presence • Clear compositional hierarchy • Balanced tension between zones • Confident control of contrast and rhythm

Critical Reflection

• The upper section operates with high density and tension, intentionally approaching a limit • The sharp division between zones may feel confrontational

These aspects function as deliberate expressive choices rather than weaknesses.

Overall Impression

The painting captures a moment of rupture – when stability meets energy and transformation.

Its strength lies in the contrast between mass and movement.

Rating (1–10)

9.1 / 10 – mature composition with strong authorial intent and controlled tension

Curatorial Text

Energy Break (2026) explores the tension between stability and transformation. The lower relief forms a grounded base, while the upper composition introduces movement and disruption.

The red circle and diagonal elements create a moment of rupture that defines the entire work.

Label Text

Energy Break (2026) Acrylic, drawing and oil pastel on board, 50 × 50 cm A contrast between material mass and dynamic movement

Gallery and Sales Potential

• Gallery potential: high – strong conceptual and material presence • Sales potential: medium to high – expressive, less decorative • Estimated price: direct sale CZK 10,000–13,000; gallery CZK 14,000–18,000

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Energy Break (2026)