Jiří Beránek: Sculptor of Memory and Landscape Born in Uhlovice, Czech Republic, in 1945, Jiří Beránek’s artistic journey is inextricably linked to the landscapes and traditions of his homeland. His life, marked by both creative flourishing and periods of restricted expression under communist rule, profoundly shaped his distinctive style – a potent blend of sculptural form, land art interventions, and deeply personal symbolism. Beránek wasn't merely an artist; he was a chronicler of memory, embedding the spirit of Central Europe within his work, often reflecting on themes of rural life, fami…