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.
Claudia, part of František Jungvirt’s Fashion Glass collection, embodies a compelling dialogue between glass, textile, and contemporary fashion culture. Created in collaboration with designer Barbora Kotěšovcová, the work consists of two interrelated objects that engage in a visual and material exchange, combining glass with synthetic elements sensitive to UV light. This interaction generates a dynamic interplay of transparency, colour, and luminosity, where light becomes an active agent shaping the perception of form.
Drawing inspiration from the iconic supermodels of the 1980s and 1990s, Claudia captures the performative essence of the body, pose, and fabric, translating ephemeral gestures into enduring sculptural presence. With a sense of subtle wit and exaggeration, the work challenges conventional hierarchies between materials and disciplines, positioning glass within an expanded field where fashion, sculpture, and design converge.
DETAILS
Materials & finishes
Uranium glass, hand shaped, plastic. Two collectible unique objects.
Artist
František Jungvirt and Barbora Kotěšovcová, Czech Republic, signed and certified
Special requests
Price Available Upon Request
Dimensions
35 x 58 x 30 cm
