Johan Pertl is a contemporary Czech glass artist whose work is grounded in sculptural expression and material exploration. Raised in the Vysočina region—closely associated with Czech glassmaking—he developed an early sensitivity to glass as a fine art medium. Since 2020, he has maintained an independent studio practice and is currently based in Prague.
Pertl studied glass at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, where he refined a practice centered on hand-formed, unique glass sculptures. Working primarily with fused and hand-shaped glass, he embraces the natural behavior of the material, allowing subtle irregularities to remain integral to the finished work. In some series, glass is combined with natural materials such as marble, heightening contrasts between transparency, weight, and surface.
Inspired by nature and philosophical reflection, Pertl’s works are contemplative rather than illustrative, inviting close engagement with form, light, and presence. His sculptures have been exhibited internationally, positioning him among the emerging voices shaping contemporary Czech glass art.
Dawn is a tribute to the light of daybreak: that fleeting moment when darkness dissolves and light is born. Captures the essence of renewal and harmony through sculptural glass forms that echo the movement of sun rays. Each piece - from the monumental console table to the elegant candlesticks and side table - explores how light interacts with form, surface, and space.
Every object begins as a hand-modelled clay sculpture, then undergoes a demanding transformation: kiln-casting, cutting, grinding, and polishing, revealing the inner radiance of glass. The console reflects the warmth of the rising sun, the candlesticks trace the trajectory of its rays, and the side table evokes the birth of a star.
The Dawn Collection stands where craftsmanship meets poetry - a seamless dialogue between glass and light, material and spirit.
DETAILS
Materials & finishes
Casted glass
Artist
Johan Pertl, Czech Republic, signed and certified, 2025
Special requests
Price Available Upon Request
Dimension
Console table - 80x180X20 cm, 70kg
Side table - 40x40x50 cm, 40kg
Candle holder - 40x200x20 cm, 2x40 kg
