František Skála
František Skála (born February 7, 1956 in Prague ) is a Czech sculptor, painter and illustrator.
Skála graduated from high school with a focus on wood carving and studied film graphics at the University of Applied Sciences in Prague. In 1978 he was a founding member of the artist group Tvrdohlaví (" Stubborn "). In 1993 Skála exhibited in the Czech pavilion at the Venice Biennale . He traveled on foot and presented works of art created along the way. Among other things, Skála had solo exhibitions in the Rudolfinum Gallery in 2004 and in the National Gallery in Prague 2017. He owns a listed Meierhof on the Dřevíč northwest of Prague.
Skála uses natural materials, such as found objects and debris, but also unusual plastics. It is based on forms from nature or on the handicrafts of archaic peoples. An integral part of his art are photography , illumination and performance .
Web links
- Artist's website (Czech / English)
- Literature and other media by and about František Skála in the catalog of the National Library of the Czech Republic
- František Skála Description of works, exhibitions and photos - Artlist, database for contemporary art
Individual evidence
- ↑ The contemporary visual arts - Hello! Culture portal of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- ↑ Skála in the National Gallery - Radio Prague, March 18, 2017
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Skála, František |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Czech sculptor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 7th February 1956 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Prague |