Radomír Dvořák: Umění za času koronaviru (Art in the Time of Coronavirus)

Radomír Dvořák's work consists mainly of sculptures made of wood and stone, but he also occasionally works with other materials, such as bronze, copper, concrete, paper and textiles. His practice is characterised by a permanent search for new shapes and subsequent experimentation. He is influenced by historical patterns, whilst incorporating his own artistic views.

Radomír Dvořák has been creating work which addresses the fake news and conspiracies that have arisen as a result of the pandemic, in particular the wide-spread news that smoking provides protection against coronavirus. As a wood and stone carver, Dvořák is no stranger to wearing masks to protect himself from contaminants, so lung health is of particular interest to him. He is also interested in the way that people create stories to make sense of the world, and tries to capture their humorous and satirical essence. An example of this is his 'National Monument of Eavesdropping', directly related to the literary work of Jaroslav Hašek.

He is exhibiting his current work in the ongoing group exhibition, 'Umění za času koronaviru' (Art in the Time of Coronavirus), organised by Galerie města Třince in the Czech Republic. The exhibition attempts to answer the question: 'Are these days of social distancing a blessing in disguise when it comes to inspiration, art-making and mastering new techniques?' The exhibition promotes social inclusion, as both professional artists and amateurs are taking part, thus making space for a fresh dialogue. 

You can see more of Radomír's work via Instagram and find out more about his upcoming exhibition on the Galerie města Třince website.

CuratorSpace are currently featuring articles by artists, curators and organisations who want to share their experiences of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, whether that is artists using their practice as a way of exploring new boundaries of isolation, or as a way to connect more broadly with their communities. We are also interested in hearing from curators and organisations who are offering support to artists and audiences during this time.

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