František Jungvirt is a contemporary Czech glass artist based in Prague, whose work is rooted in glass painting and surface experimentation. He studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague (UMPRUM) in the glass studio of Rony Plesl, where he developed a strong foundation in traditional techniques while pursuing a distinctly contemporary artistic language.
Jungvirt’s practice is characterized by an innovative approach to glass painting and enameling, combining classical hand techniques with experimental methods such as airbrushing and the development of non-fired and fluorescent paints. Color and surface play a central role in his work, transforming glass into an expressive, pictorial medium rather than a purely sculptural form.
His artworks reinterpret Czech glass heritage through contemporary gesture, often juxtaposing meticulous craftsmanship with bold, spontaneous interventions. Jungvirt’s work has been exhibited internationally, including presentations in Milan, and is represented in major Czech public collections such as the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague. His practice occupies a distinctive position within contemporary glass art, where tradition, experimentation, and visual intensity converge.
Christy, part of František Jungvirt’s Fashion Glass collection created in collaboration with designer Barbora Kotěšovcová, explores the fluid intersection between glass and textile. Combining softly toned pastel glass with the lightness and subtle sheen of woven mesh, the work evokes a sense of movement and delicacy, where material boundaries dissolve into a unified sculptural form. Inspired by the iconic presence of supermodels from the 1980s and 1990s, Christy captures the performative relationship between body, fabric, and gesture, translating the ephemeral language of fashion into a lasting, expressive object.
DETAILS
Materials & finishes
Red pastel glass, triplex, hand-shaped, textile
Artist
František Jungvirt and Barbora Kotěšovcová, Czech Republic, signed and certified
Special requests
Price Available Upon Request
Dimensions
20 x 60 x 20 cm
