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.
As with Mandl’s broader work, Phoenix reflects his lifelong dedication to capturing movement and expressive form in solid materials. The sculpture’s title — referencing the mythological bird that rises from its own ashes — resonates with Mandl’s thematic interests in transformation, renewal, and fluid motion preserved in static form, consistent with his sculptural language. Its clear, volumetric glass surfaces articulate light and form in a way that suggests upward movement and energetic ascent, hallmarks of Mandl’s glass practice.
DETAILS
Materials & finishes
Mold melted glass, cut and polished
Artist
Peter Mandl, Czech Republic, signed and certified
Special requests
Price Available Upon Request, customization in color to suit individual preferences
Dimensions
110 (H) x 38 (W)x 28 (D)cm
