In pressure 

Endre Bartos, born in 1930, created this painting, "In Pressure," which pulsates with vivid colors and symbolic forms. Two prominent red circles dominate the composition, perhaps alluding to watchful eyes or portals to another dimension. These eyes evoke similar motifs found across cultures and epochs, from ancient Egyptian art, where the Eye of Horus symbolizes protection and power, to the watchful eyes in Renaissance portraits. But here, in Bartos’s work, the eyes seem to convey a sense of anxiety, hovering above a landscape punctuated by jagged red forms. The psychological weight of these symbols is palpable; the pressure suggested in the title manifests visually through the intense colors and looming shapes. The bright hues, reminiscent of bioluminescent organisms, clash with the rigid, almost menacing forms, creating a tension that reflects the complexities of the subconscious mind. The symbolism is a powerful force engaging viewers on a deep, subconscious level. The motifs cycle through history, resurfacing, evolving, and taking on new meanings in different historical contexts.