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Artist Statement:
I am using basic glass
qualities like
transparency,translucency,refle
ction,opacity for to create an
illusive feeling of space or
depth .The glass objects are
interactive with surrounding
space.The natural light plays
important role in each
sculptural object for to
discover its 4th
dimension.While the regular
sculptural materials appaer as
an three Dimentional,my glass
objects allways act as an 4
dimensional .Quite often I
consider the relation ship
between the inner form and the
outer shape ,trying to place
them in to the contrast.Glass
as an sculptural material may
be accepted for its special
qualities as an alternative to
the all known sculptural
materials.these days the glass
is a Jazz of fine ARTS.
My objects are expressing and
reflecting the purity of
spirit,clear mind,honest
intentions and feelings.
June 2007,Josef Marek...
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Josef Marek Biography:
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Age
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43
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
2
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| Religion |
my own |
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| Education |
Masters of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
music,sports |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Glass
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Minimalism - (1960 - 1975)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Isamu Noguchi
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Alexander Calder mobiles
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Mystery of life, nature itself and the all universe. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I wanted to feel free! and to inspire the world to feel the spirituality behind the visible world.And I wanted to create something extraordinary,something which will make a contrast to the visible world,something to refresh people which they are tired from everyday reality. This way the glass serve me well. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
M.A.JOSEF MAREK
Born 12. November 1963 , Varnsdorf,Czech Republic
Studies:
1978-1982 Secondary school of glass art, Kamenický Šenov
1990-1996 Academy of Applied Arts and Architecture ,Prague
1994-1995 Alfred University N.Y., USA
Experiences:
1982-1986 glass cutter , Crystalex , Nový Bor
1986-1989 Teacher, SOÚ sklářské, Kamenický Šenov
1989-1990 Designer, Umělecká řemesla, Praha
1997-2000 Visiting professor, Toyama City Institute of Glass Art, Japan
Lectures: University of Sunderland UK, Contemporary Art Glass Society UK,Staffordshire University U.K.
Exhibitions:
1991 Galerie Václava Špály, Praha
1991 Old Water Reservoir, Barcelona
1993 Hrad Sovinec
1994 Holsten Gallery, USA
1994-1996 Rob Van Den Doel Gallery, Holandsko
1995 Umělecko-průmyslové muzeum, Praha, Cena Swarovského
1995-1996 Galerie Langův Dům, Frýdek
1996 Národní technické muzeum, Praha
1998 Chappell Gallery, USA
1998 DAY.I.Can, Toyama, Japonsko
1998 Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Seto, Japonsko
1998 Museum of Modern Art, Takaoka, Japonsko
1998 Enomoto Gallery, Osaka, Japan
1998 Venezia Aperto Vetro 98, Italie
1998 Auction in aid of Sue Ryder Foundation, The Studio Glass Gallery, Londýn
1998 Glasgalerie Hittfeld, Německo
1999 The second contemporary glass exhibition in Satsuma, Japonsko
2000 Japanese Connections, The Studio Glass Gallery,Londýn
2002 Stone and glass, Czech Embassy, Tokyo, Japonsko
2004/05 Praha/Aichi-Japan-EXPO 2005~“V zajetí světla a prostoru“
2006 Masters of Modern Munchen
2006 Coburg glass price Germany
2006 SOFA Chicago
Solo exhibitions:
1999 Josef Marek – Glass Sculptures, Kaki Gallery, Toyama, Japonsko
2002 Give and Take, The Studio Glass Gallery, Londýn
2003 Josef Marek-skleněné plastiky,Galerie Langův dům,Frýdek
Public collections:
Toyama Museum of Glass,Japan
Glasmuseum,Ernsting Stifftung,Coesfeld,Germany
Work in public space:
Toyama swimming pool,Japan
Competitions:
New glass review competition – 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000,2005, Corning, USA
Price of Daniel Swarowski - 1995
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