Jiri Hauschka

A Czech artist and member of the Stuckists, an international art movement. Born in Šumperk, he now lives in Prague. He received education in classical arts. His work balances abstraction and figuration, and his pieces are represented in the National Gallery of Prague as well as many private collections. In the beginning, his work was distinguished by an abstract style. His artistic development was significantly influenced by his stay in the UK in 2005, where he met Charles Thomson, the founder of Stuckism. At that point, Hauschka moved away from a strictly abstract style, focusing on details and his distinctive use of black line drawing, reminiscent of pencil sketches. After returning from the UK, he leaned towards a more realistic approach; his work balances abstraction and magical realism. The themes are inspired by the artist's experiences and perceptions (two worlds: the deep inner and the specific outer), which freely intertwine throughout his work. His landscape paintings often reflect a fascination with the magic and mystique of the forest, featuring an almost somber atmosphere of forest mists.