Lucie Jirku

Artist Statement:

I am a full time professional Czech artist born in Prague who paints mostly abstract or semi-abstract geometric artworks that are influenced by beautiful nature, elementary forms (round, square, triangle etc.) and by architecture.

Each painting is truly unique - I always try to achive a fresh, modern look that would lend a sophisticated, modern edge to any interior. My landscapes are both idealized and impossible; they are inspired by real places but are entirely imaginary. Color, patterns and composition are the main preoccupations of my work.

Within each creative process I am generally focused on bold stylized abstract landscapes, mountainscapes and geometrical abstract forms. I continuously developing the relation between colors, pure shapes, patterns, concept and accidence as well as I maintain space and harmony in the detail and the complex together.

Since 2003 I have been enjoying the variety and challenges of art projects in architecture – modern wall design in many interiors, creating paintings and commissioned paintings.

My pieces of art are held in private collections in the USA, Canada, all over Europe and in the UK, Australia, Hong Kong and in Taiwan.

Education:

2003 - 2007 Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, Czech Republic (Fine Arts - Painting, MA Degree)

2005 University of Southampton, Winchester School of Art, United Kingdom (Fine Arts - Painting, Erasmus Programme)

2001 - 2003 Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, Czech Republic (Fashion Design)

1997 - 2001 Vaclav Hollar School of Art, Prague, Czech Republic

Awards & Distinctions:

Group Exhibitions:

2020 SUMMER TRACKS, PROGRAMA TAIDE / Madrid (SPAIN), online international group exhibition of 12 emerging artists

2018 LEONELI ART GALLERY, Festival of Living Space, STYLA / Bratislava (SK)

2016 GO FOR ART!!! / Young Real Art Gallery & Gallery "U Prstenu" / Prague (CR)

2009 STILL ALIVE! / Cafe Gallery "V. kolona" / Prague (CR)

Solo Exhibitions:

2009 (UN)KNOWN PLACES OF THE CITY / (A)VOID GALLERY / Prague (CR)