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Prokop Bartoníček

Sculptor and media artist based in Prague.

  • Works
    • Ostrve, 2023
    • Exhibition design: Torsos, 2022
    • Resilience, 2020-2021
    • Člověče, nezlob se!, 2020
    • Aeon Art Collective, 2019
    • Resonance, 2019
    • Prisma, 2016
    • Whitewash, Tel Aviv 2016
    • Jller, 2015
    • Sun for Tree, since 2015
    • Complex Harmonic Motion, 2014
    • Flash-face, 2014
    • Laser Screen Printing, 2014
    • Solo exhibition at GASK, 2014
    • Phosphor 360 ver. B, 2013
    • Mirrsaic – NOW, 2012
    • k-tool, 2012
    • Worlds as Fragments, 2010
    • You can’t hide it all, 2009
    • Vibrator, 2008
    • Urna, 2008
    • Network Streetart, 2007
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  • Aeon – Halo
    I’m excited to share my latest contribution to the collective project Aeon. This piece features an original Gothic sculpture by an unknown 15th-century artist, reimagined with a neon halo intervention. The work combines … Continue reading Aeon – Halo
  • “Ostrve”, a sculpture permanently placed in a public space in Prague.
    (Česky níže.) This Wednesday, my new work will be “revealed,” or better yet, light up. It’s my very first sculpture permanently placed in a public space. Ten-meter pylons reflect the sun during the … Continue reading “Ostrve”, a sculpture permanently placed in a public space in Prague.
  • “Pozadí událostí” – cooperation with Jan Hřebejk
    Just before Covid, in January 2020, Jan Hřebejk called me. While I was dumbfounded on the phone, “The director” rang out. He outlined what kind of series he was preparing and would need … Continue reading “Pozadí událostí” – cooperation with Jan Hřebejk
  • Exhibit design: Torsos of Gizela Šabóková
    I’m thrilled to share that I recently had the opportunity to design an exhibition titled “Torsos” by glass artist Gizela Šabóková. The exhibition was held at Nová Síň in Prague in May 2022, … Continue reading Exhibit design: Torsos of Gizela Šabóková
  • The Resilience multiplications
    Resilience is an attribute that was needed more this year than ever before. I am currently finishing a light object, which also includes typography, that I sculpted and printed. Before the Resilience could … Continue reading The Resilience multiplications
  • (CZ) Rozhovor, Žena a život, 2019
    A protože oboje miluji na světě nejvíc! Kde jinde byste mohli najít můj rozhovor — než v Žena a život.
  • (CZ) Profil příloze Hospodářských Novin Ego, 2017
    Rozhovor v příloze Ego Hospodářských Novin - 8/12/2017 (PDF scan)
  • Richar Drury about Jller, 2017
    A servant with this clauseMakes drudgery divine;Who sweeps a room as for Thy lawsMakes that and the action fine. George Herbert (1593-1633), The Elixir The first impression we have of Jller’s physical manifestation … Continue reading Richar Drury about Jller, 2017
  • Award in Japan for Jller
    Jller, got an excellence award at the Japan Media Arts Festival. Two artists—a German who studied robotics at the University of Tokyo, and a native of the Czech Republic, the birthplace of the … Continue reading Award in Japan for Jller
  • (CZ) Rozhovor o oceněné Jller na Ars Electronica, 2016
    Když jsme s Benem před několika měsíci zveřejnili videodokumentaci naši instalace Jller, strhla se lavina mezinárodního mediálního zájmu. Dostali jsme se do časopisu WIRED i Popular Science. Díky globálnímu hype o Jller projevila … Continue reading (CZ) Rozhovor o oceněné Jller na Ars Electronica, 2016
  • The WIRED magazine informs about artwork Jller
    Someone Built a Rock-Sorting Robot and It Is Downright HypnotizingTwo artists built a robot that sorts stones and it’s totally spellbinding.
  • (CZ) Nepřetržitá přitažlivost experimentu – profil v časopise Cinepur
    “Dnes, kdy je pohyblivý obraz všudypřítomný, řada umělců s ním pracuje jako se součástí experimentálních světelně-kinetických instalací, které mohou fungovat v interiéru galerií i na veřejných prostranstvích, kde se stávají součástí urbánního informačního … Continue reading (CZ) Nepřetržitá přitažlivost experimentu – profil v časopise Cinepur
  • Catalog of a solo exhibition in GASK, 2014
    PDF of catalog to download. Ve čtvrtek se bude v Galerii Středočeského kraje křtít katalog k výstavě Prokopa Bartoníčka (31), jejíž název tvoří souřadnice místa jejího konání, čili bývalé jezuitské koleje v Kutné … Continue reading Catalog of a solo exhibition in GASK, 2014
  • (CZ) Můj profilový článek od Jana Vitvara v časopise Respekt, 2014
    “..dokáže do svých děl vkládat tolik energie a investic, že se z nich vždy stávají události, jež se jen tak nevytrácejí z paměti.” Jan Vitvar, Respekt, 2014 PDF SCAN s celým článkem PDF … Continue reading (CZ) Můj profilový článek od Jana Vitvara v časopise Respekt, 2014
  • (CZ) V ČT Artmix detailně o mé samostatné výstavě v GASK, 2014
  • (CZ) O účati na prvním ročníku festivalu Signal, 2013
    Byl jsem vedením festivalu osloven, abych na Signalu prezentoval můj dřívější projekt MIRRSAIC, který pracuje se slunečním světlem. To by ale MIRRSAIC byl jedinou instalací určenou pro denní světlo a to by situaci … Continue reading (CZ) O účati na prvním ročníku festivalu Signal, 2013
  • Mirrsaic NOW published in the prestigious book MĚSTO = MEDIUM, 2012
    More about the project Mirrsaice Now is here. Book by BiggBoss
  • Vibrator at CYNETART Dresden, 2011
    Thanks to the Cynetart festival for presenting the Vibrator in an amazing and large space of Festspielhaus Hellerau. Special thanks to Thomas Dumke for the well-done organization and Endre Ketzel for the phenomenally designed … Continue reading Vibrator at CYNETART Dresden, 2011
  • “You can’t hide it all” at Komfort + Živel mag release party at 2.patro Prague
  • Operative Performances at LEAP, Berlin 2011
    I was invited to participate in Operative Performances at LEAP, Berlin, and had a great time working with Daniel Franke on the piece. The performative part was done by Brina Stinehelfer and Francesca … Continue reading Operative Performances at LEAP, Berlin 2011
  • Artmix – interview about past works, national TV, 2011
    [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlAB-gBB8HA[/youtube] [CZ only:] 52 minut o výtvarném umění – Výstava měsíce: První česká retrospektiva Gabriela von Maxe – Portrét: Robert V. Novák, grafický designér, scénograf a fotograf – Talent měsíce: Prokop Bartoníček na … Continue reading Artmix – interview about past works, national TV, 2011
  • Vibrator at Enter5 biennial Prague
    official web of Enter5 festival [cz+en] Hana Makovcová about festival on joyfulidiot blog [cz]
  • presenting Die Praxis at 22PRESENTS
    I’m proudly presenting my friends from Berlin in Prague. Collective “Die Praxis” and their work “Shift” at showroom 22PRESENTS. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ3tDVDUE8M[/youtube] In this site specific installation a second room is superimposed on the 22PRESENTS … Continue reading presenting Die Praxis at 22PRESENTS
  • “You can’t hide it all” on A MAZE Transmediale11, Berlin Mitte
    My installation “You can’t hide it all” on “A MAZE + Transmediale11 festival” Vernissage: 2 February, 18:00 Finissage: 5 February, 18:00 systM gallery, Torstraße 68, 10119 Berlin Opening times: Venue 18:00 – 22:00, … Continue reading “You can’t hide it all” on A MAZE Transmediale11, Berlin Mitte
  • Urna in Komfort Mag 5
    Komfort bodyfit. Close fitting and precise, as fitting questions sometimes tend to be. Try it for yourself, with all its sweatiness, bodily anomalies, carnality, and seductiveness. Everyone who has a body will be … Continue reading Urna in Komfort Mag 5
  • Presenting works in Buenos Aires, 2010
    Directly from Istanbul, I traveled to Buenos Aires to present my works at the Cultura y Media conference at Centro Cultural General San Martin. We had a great time together with my friend … Continue reading Presenting works in Buenos Aires, 2010
  • Vibrator in Istanbul!
    Vibrator exposed in Istanbul at Amber festival 2010. NetworkStreetart installed too. Meeting really interesting people: Thorsten Wiedeman http://www.amaze-festival.de, Marlon Solano http://www.dance-tech.net, Martin Kaltenbrunner http://www.reactable.com,. Thanks CIANT.
  • Worlds as Fragments (Live) feat. Berg Orchestra at Museum Kampa, 2010
    Orchestra Berg asked me to provide a visual accompaniment to their latest piece, which Jakub Waisar was supposed to compose for them. I suggested they reconsider the entire concept. The soft VJ accompaniment … Continue reading Worlds as Fragments (Live) feat. Berg Orchestra at Museum Kampa, 2010
  • article in dutch funeral magazine
    An article in dutch funeral magazine Uitvaart about my URNA beta2 project. :D http://www.uitvaartmedia.com/agenda/persoonlijke-urn-als-bouwpakket
  • Worlds as fragments video documentation
    HD video: www.vimeo.com/13266794
  • Worlds as fragments at 22PRESENTS
    Worlds as fragments presentation at showroom 22PRESENTS [miniflickr photoset_id=”72157624302226162″]
  • Ubu se baví: Animated Projections for theatre Na Zábradlí, 2010
    I had the privilege to work as an animator and projection designer for a theatrical performance called “Ubu se baví” (Ubu is having fun – The aerodynamic ubunality) directed by Jiří Havelka. This … Continue reading Ubu se baví: Animated Projections for theatre Na Zábradlí, 2010
  • Pecha Kucha Prague
    Presenting works at Pecha Kucha Night Prague: HD video: www.vimeo.com/56286516    

The WIRED magazine informs about artwork Jller

Someone Built a Rock-Sorting Robot and It Is Downright Hypnotizing
Two artists built a robot that sorts stones and it’s totally spellbinding.

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