Dog Torso
Velíšek Adam, MgA.
Dog Torso, 2013
dimensions vary between:
w 14 - 18 cm
h 15 - 17 cm
l 38 - 42 cm
weight 2 kg / 4 lb
ceramics
Choice of 2 leg positions:
front paws point forward / front paws point backwards
Choice of 4 colours:
russet / red / ochroid / anthracite
Production time: 4 weeks
About the artist
Born:
1990, Prague, Czech Republic
Education:
2009 - 2015 SCULPTURE, Academy of Fine Arts in Prague (Studio of Figural Sculptures and Medals of prof. Jan Hendrych), CZ
2013 SCULPTURE, Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerpen, BE
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2015 'Expo 2015', Go-Green-Art Gallery, Milan, IT
2014 'Sculptures on the Car Park', Malostranske Square, Prague, CZ
2014 'As If Nothing's Happened', Galerie GAVU, Praha, CZ
2014 'Art Prize of the Jabberwocki Foundation for Education and Art', Czech Centre Berlin, DE
2013 'Adams', U Kunstatu Gallery, Prague, CZ
2013 'Bubec Strikes Back', Old Town Hall in Prague, CZ
Awards:
2011 2nd place at Holzbildauersymposium FLUR 2011, Riedelhof, DE
News about the work
Adam Velisek, Sculptor
When we asked Adam about his inspiration, we were nicely surprised by his answer. The young artist derives ideas for his ultra-modern sculpturesfrom the arts of the distant past. Adam’s sculpturesarerich in cultural and historical references and draw attention to modern issues...
