Vyberte si náladu a místnost vám odpoví — světlo se ochlazuje či zahřívá, rytmus vzduchu se mění a z temnoty vystupují pouze ta díla, která v sobě tento pocit nesou. Vše ostatní ustupuje do stínu.
The Rigor of Vision Jay Backstrand does not offer easy answers. His work operates through a psychological, free-associative order that demands a specific kind of attention. To look at a Backstrand piece is to confront a series of inscrutable riddles, often rendered with a seductive sheen that recalls the visual language of Pop art. He avoids the trap of being purely conceptual or purely decorative. Instead, his practice is defined by a
relentless pursuit of vision and a constant refinement of the skills required to be an observer and a draughtsman. He builds his compositions by juxtaposing disparate elements—an Asian rubber toy might sit beside an art historical reference or an ambiguously cropped archaic symbol. This method forces a confrontation between the contemporary and the historical. His career has been characterized by a winding, non-linear progression. It…