Tomas Hlavicka

Art Brokerage: Tomas Hlavicka Czechoslovakian Glass Artist: b. 1950. Tomas Hlavicka was born in 1950 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. He studied at the Architectural Faculty of the Prague Technical University for 5 years before starting his career in architecture and interior design. While in his studies, Hlavicka met Pavel Hlava, who is considered to be the co-creator and innovator of the modern movement of Czech glass art. A friendship emerged and Hlavicka was asked by Mr. Hlava to assist him in his glass works. This valued knowledge would later enable Hlavicka to develop his own entirely unique and distinct style fusing conceptual methods in studio glass art with new architectural theory inscribing him amongst the great leaders in Czech glass art. Hlavicka continued to apprentice under Hlava as he settled into his work as an architect, focusing and honing his skills in glass design while furthering his understanding of balance, shape, space, and color creation. TomáÅ¡ Hlavička's unique style of fusing glass and metal into sculptural forms sets him apart. At first sight they are dramatic and sometimes stark contemporary masterpieces, but Hlavička brings simple forms to life, creating microcosmic worlds of color and texture that constantly change depending on the source of light and the angle. Listings wanted by Art Brokerage.