Artist
From Zlinsky region, Czechia
Based in Zlin, Czechia & around all of Europe
We talked with phenomenal Petr Stanický about his versatile portfolio, dominated by works from glass and space-conscious pieces, the significance of the nature of the creative process, tips on how to talk about art, and many more
A: Please, tell us a bit more about yourself. What brought you to art?
P: I started drawing as a pubescent fourteen-year-old boy and haven't stopped since.
A: What inspires you the most?
P: Nature, culture, and the world around us.
A: Do you have any specific rituals while working (creating)?
P: I am always drawing, but I don't have any special rituals as far as I'm aware.
A: What would you recommend to someone new to art (an artist or just an admirer), what to begin with?
P: To start with studying nature and learn from the best.
A: Your top 3 adjectives related to art?
P: Light, environment, space.
Photo credit: Tomáš Rubín
A: Your favorite Czech artists?
P: Marian Karel, Jiří Beránek and Olbram Zoubek, for ten time they devoted to me.
A: Which art piece embodies the Czech national spirit? Why?
P: Josef Lada's work.
A: What is the best way to start a conversation about art?
P: I like to place the topic of the conversation within the context of the history of art because we are the result of it.
A: Where can we meet you?
P: In the fresh air.
A: Please, share your favorite quote (not necessarily related to art):
P: If there is no magic secret in the matter, it is a mere commodity.
Thank you!
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