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.
Kate, part of František Jungvirt’s Fashion Glass collection created in collaboration with designer Barbora Kotěšovcová, investigates the perceptual tension between glass and textile. Through the juxtaposition of opaque glass and leatherette, the work challenges the viewer to distinguish between materials that visually converge, blurring the boundary between the natural and the fabricated. Rooted in references to the fashion world, Kate captures the expressive language of the body and garment, drawing inspiration from the iconic supermodels of the 1980s and 1990s. With subtle wit and conceptual clarity, the piece translates fleeting gestures and surface aesthetics into a lasting sculptural form.
DETAILS
Materials & finishes
Black opal glass covered with yellow opaque glass, hand blown and shaped, leatherette
Artist
František Jungvirt and Barbora Kotěšovcová, Czech Republic, signed and certified
Special requests
Price Available Upon Request
Dimensions
56 x 60 x 30 cm
