Jiri Hauschka is a Czech painter whose work explores the intersection between nature, memory, and the subconscious. Born in Sumperk, Northern Moravia, he grew up surrounded by the mystique of dense forests, rolling hills, and shifting seasons—an environment that deeply influenced his artistic vision. Originally trained in classical arts, his early works leaned toward abstraction. However, his pivotal encounter with Charles Thomson in 2005 introduced him to the Stuckist movement, inspiring him to transition into a style that balances realism with expressive, dreamlike imagery. Today, he lives and works in Prague, channeling his fascination with nature into surreal landscapes that capture both the rawness and enchantment of the wilderness.
Hauschka’s paintings are a synthesis of personal memory, symbolic narratives, and the transformative power of the natural world. His works often depict vast forests, enigmatic figures, and glowing, ethereal light that creates an almost supernatural ambiance. He draws inspiration from early 20th-century painters like Tom Thomson, whose vivid depictions of nature resonate with his own explorations of solitude and introspection. Much like the cinematic world of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, Hauschka’s landscapes blur the line between reality and illusion, inviting viewers into a realm where time, space, and perception dissolve. His signature use of bold colors, layered compositions, and delicate black-line drawings heighten the sense of mystery and movement within his pieces.
A prominent figure in contemporary Czech art, Hauschka has exhibited widely across Europe and beyond, with his work featured in the National Gallery in Prague and numerous private collections in France, the UK, Italy, and the USA. His involvement in Stuckism remains a defining aspect of his artistic approach, championing authenticity and emotional depth over conceptual detachment. Through his ongoing exploration of nature’s enigmatic beauty, Hauschka continues to forge a visual language that is at once nostalgic, otherworldly, and profoundly human.
