Since 1996 Ilja Bílek has been leading the glass studio at the Institute of Applied Arts and Design of the University J.E. Purkyne in Usti nad Labem (Czech Republic). Some of Ilja Bílek’s students presented their own objects during this exhibition.
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Ilja Bílek and his Glass Studio
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Rony Plesl – Transparent / Translucent
In this compelling exhibition, art and design converge at the highest level. The artist and designer Rony Plesl masterfully harnesses the optical qualities of glass, achieving a precise and harmonious balance between form, structure, and the material’s luminous transparency.
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Art Fair – SOFA CHICAGO
In October 2001, Glasgalerie Hittfeld presented a curated selection of leading Czech glass artists at SOFA Chicago (Sculpture Objects & Functional Art) at Navy Pier, marking its debut at one of the most prominent international fairs for contemporary decorative arts.
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Martin Velíšek – Painted Glass
Martin Velíšek is a Czech artist known for his expressive painted glass works that blend grotesque, surreal, and ironic imagery. Trained under Prof. Libenský, he developed a distinctive style called “Parealism,” and gained international recognition through his participation in EXPO 2005.
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Jaroslav Matouš – Glass Objects
Jaroslav Matouš draws inspiration from nature, translating its richness into glass compositions seen from a bird’s-eye view. Using colourful patches, fine lines, and almost pointillist dots, he highlights even the smallest elements, lending them unexpected significance.
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10 Years Glasgalerie Hittfeld – Part Two
The recent works of the 65 year old artist Jan Fišar form the priority of this exhibition. Already in 1988 Jan Fišar showed his glass sculptures in Glass Gallery Hittfeld´s first exhibition. In the past 10 years he has constantly presented his work in the glass gallery.
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Jan Fišar – Glass Sculptures and Garden
At the International Exhibition for Glass Sculptures & Gardens in Münster 1998, Jan Fišar presented an installation of 33 glass objects. Floating bulbs and rising forms symbolize life’s origin, evolving toward the shore where they culminate in a double figure.
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10 Years Glasgalerie Hittfeld – Part One
The Glass Gallery “Glasgalerie Hittfeld” will celebrate its 10th anniversary in autumn this year. During these 10 years we succeeded to awake the interest for this young art by presenting numerous works of the leading Czech glass artists to the broad public.
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Young Czech Glass 1997
Nine young Czech glass artists are exhibiting more than 40 works at Glasgalerie Hittfeld, showcasing their creativity both inside and outside the gallery. All of these artists studied at the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague, with some already receiving international awards and recognition.
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