Peter Mandl is a Czech-born sculptor working primarily in glass and bronze, now based in Sweden. Following the events of 1968, he settled in Scandinavia, where he developed a long-standing studio practice shaped by both Central European glass tradition and Scandinavian modernism.
Mandl studied at the College of Glass Art in Železný Brod and later at Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, with additional training at Orrefors’ Glass School. His early professional experience included work with leading glasshouses such as Kosta and Orrefors, grounding his practice in material discipline and technical rigor.
Devoted to sculpture throughout his life, Mandl is known for a distinctive forming and mould-melting technique through which he captures fleeting moments in solid glass and bronze. His works draw inspiration from natural forces and the human body, creating forms that appear frozen in time yet remain visually dynamic. Balancing classical proportion with fluid abstraction, his sculptures invite both contemplation and calm, occupying a distinctive place within collectible contemporary glass art and sculpture. Today, his creations are featured in public and private collections worldwide.
Expansion captures a moment suspended in time—a silent burst of energy unfolding from within. Sculpted in luminous glass, this piece speaks of growth, transformation, and the powerful elegance of emergence.
The figure’s open stance and forward-reaching lines suggest a release of inner force, a movement outward from the centre of being. There is tension, but also freedom; a feeling of transition from the internal to the external, the personal to the universal.
As light filters through the sculpture, subtle shadows and reflections reveal a layered emotional depth—introspective yet expansive, delicate yet unshakable.
DETAILS
Materials & finishes
Mold melted glass, cut and polished
Artist
Peter Mandl, Czech Republic, signed and certified
Limitation
1/6
Special requests
Price Available Upon Request, customization in color to suit individual preferences
DIMENSION
61 (H) x 45 (W)x 18 (D)cm
