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Martina Krupičková
File:Martina Krupičková.jpg
Martina Krupičková at work.
Born
Martina Krupičková

(1975-09-15)September 15, 1975
Světlá nad Sázavou, Czech Republic
NationalityCzech
Known forPainter
MovementContemporary Art
Websitemartinakrupickova.com

Martina Krupičková (Czech pronounced [Kru-pich-kov-ah]) (born 15 September 1975) is a Czech oil on canvas artist.

Early life

Martina Krupičková was born in the Czech town of Světlá nad Sázavou, which is approximately 100 km from Prague, Czech Republic.

In 1990, one year after the Velvet Revolution, Martina commenced Fashion Design and Textile studies at a prestige school in Brno. These studies, lasting four years, improved her design, drawing and painting skills. However, it would be some time before these would be put into practice as the world was opening up to Czechs, who could now travel abroad relatively easily.

After graduating, Martina traveled extensively, including several months in England and the USA. In 1999 Martina returned to Prague and started to paint oil on a black canvas using a palette knife.

Artist Statement

Taken from "https://martinakrupickova.com": My style is always evolving; the strong colour and bold strokes have become slightly softer and more abstract – still playing with light and shadow on a black background. I have always used only a palette knife, not brushes. I like the versatility of the knife – it can both sharpen focus and smooth to abstract. I want the viewer to find new parts to the painting as they adjust their viewpoint, almost like turning the pages of a book. The story starts with only a small amount of background detail, enticing the viewer to delve deeper and discover what lies within.

My paintings draw on personal experiences that are a reflection of the visible – landscapes, cityscapes and transport. My ambition is to achieve the perfect balance between realism and artistic expression – find that pitch point by testing the limits of my contemporary style.''

Notable Activities

Martina Krupičková has since had over 30 exhibitions, including a work in the 2008 Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.[1]

Martina was interviewed on Czech Television CT1 Dobre Rano (17 June 2008),[2] and on Czech Television CT1 in the talkshow Všechnopárty (2 June 2009).[3]

Martina's work is regularly featured in prestigious Czech Auction Houses "European Arts", "Galerie Kodl", "Prague Auctions" and others.

In 2018, Martina was chosen as a contestant for the UK Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year television programme (Season 4 Heat 5). A group of selected artists were asked to paint Inveraray Castle on the shore of Loch Fyne in Scotland. The artists have to create their artwork within four hours (interrupted by interviews, camera setups and breaks) and three judges choose the winner. This time lapse video[4] is from the fixed camera that monitored Martina through the creation of her entry.

Awards

  • February 2020: The painting "Life in Prague During the Winter Time" won 3rd place in the Painting category and 6th place in the Overall Category in the Annual “Cityscapes Art Competition” 2020 Art Exhibition and the painting "At Vyton in Prague" received a Special Merit Award. [5]
  • February 2019: The painting "Tram No 2" won 5th place in the Painting category and 9th place in the Overall Category in the Annual “Cityscapes Art Competition” 2019 Art Exhibition. [6]
  • December 2018: The painting "Saltburn Pier" received the Hon. Mention in the Annual “Seascapes Art Competition” 2019 Art Exhibition. [7]
  • January 2018: “Tram No. 2” won 1st Place – Painting Category and 2nd Place – Overall Category in 8th Annual “CityScapes Art Competition” 2018 Art Exhibition and picture “Tram No 24” received Special Merit Award.[8]
  • October 2017: “Mirror” won a Special Merit in “Seascapes Art Competition”.[9]
  • July 2017: “Stvoridla in Autumn Colours” won a Special Merit Award in “Seasons Art Competition”.[10]
  • May 2017: “Stvoridla Play of colours” won a Special Merit Award in “Landscapes Art Competition”.[11]
  • February 2017: “Bologna” won a Special Merit Award in “CityScapes Art Competition”.[12]
  • January 2017: “Number 14” won a Special Merit Award for painting at “All Women Art Exhibition”.[13]
  • April 2016: “River Sázava” won a Special Merit Award for painting at “Landscape" Art Exhibition 2016.[14]
  • February 2016: “After rain in Bratislava” received a 7th Place /Hon. Mention – Painting & Other Category in “CityScapes” 2016 Art Exhibition and the painting “Prague Roofs” received special recognition.[15]
  • August 2015: “Odd one out” won a Special Merit Award in “Nature” 2015 Art Exhibition.[16]
  • March 2014: “Number 18″ won 4th Place – Painting Category and 9th Place — Overall Category in the “CityScapes Art Competition” 2014 Art Exhibition.[17]
  • September 2013: “Paradise” won a Special Recognition Award in “Landscapes” 2013 Art Exhibition[18]

Current exhibitions

Date Description Location and Link
27.8. 2017-present The Arcade of Czech Design Na Příkopě 860/24, Prague, Czech Republic Arcade of Czech Design

Past Exhibitions

Date Description Location
1.9.2018-30.9.2018 Solo Exhibition, Parts of the Czech Republic Atelier West, Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany
20.04.2018-29.6.2018 Solo Exhibition, Luxury Sleeping Luxury Sleeping, Prague, Czech Republic [1]
19.12.2017-10.1.2018 An exhibition of artists called Zbraslavský salon Galerie9, Prague, Czech Republic
9.2016-5.2017 Joint Exhibition, Galeria Gaudí Madrid, Spain Galeria Gaudí, Madrid
8.4.–26.5.2017 Hotel Kaskáda Husovo nám. 17, Ledeč nad Sázavou, Czech Republic
17.-20.11.2016 Edinburgh Art Fair (represented by Galeria Gaudí) Scotland
31.7.- 30.9.2016 Hotel Kaskáda Husovo nám. 17, Ledeč nad Sázavou, Czech Republic
22.9.-25.9.2016 Contemporary Art Fair - Art Tentation, Monaco (represented by Galeria Gaudí) Art Tentation, MonacoGaleria Gaudí, Madrid
3.7.-30.7.2016 Exhibition and sale of paintings at the castle gallery Ledeč Ledeč nad Sázavou, Czech Republic Castle Gallery Ledeč
13.7.2015 - 23.8.2015 Exhibition of paintings at Galerie Na Půdě Náměstí Trčků z Lípy 16 582 91 Světlá nad Sázavou, Czech Republic
23.11.2011 – 29.02.2012 Exhibition and sale of paintings at Galerie Fatboy The Original Bartoškova 1448/26, Prague 4 - Nusle
7.11.2010 - 28.01.2011 Exhibition and sale of paintings at fashion atelier and gallery A+G FLORA, Přemyslovská 29, 130 00 Prague 3
Aug/Sep 2010 Exhibition and sale of paintings at CNC Invest Group CNC Invest Group, Prague 10
Autumn 2009 Exhibition and sale of paintings at Education and Research Center Education and Research Center, Pražská 387, Odolená Voda - Dolínek
Summer 2009 Exhibition and sale of paintings at ALMA restaurant ALMA restaurant, Prague 1, Žatecká 53/10
9.6. - 17.8.2008 Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, London
Autumn 2008 Exhibition and sale of paintings at KEY INVESTMENTS a.s. KEY INVESTMENTS a.s., Prague 1
Summer 2008 Exhibition and sale of paintings at Komerční bank Komerční bank, Prague 8
Summer 2008 Exhibition and sale of paintings at The Little Whale Restaurant Maltézské nám. 15, Prague 1
2007 Exhibition and sale of paintings at Gallery Na Pude Gallery Na Pude at Svetla nad Sazavou
2006 Exhibition and sale of paintings at Patriot-x Gourmet Club & Gallery V Celnici 3, Prague 1
2006 On the 4.10.2006, former President of the Czech Republic, Václav Havel and his wife Dagmar visited the exhibition and presented at the Vize 97 award to Polish Sociologist, Zygmunt Bauman, on behalf of The Dagmar and Václav Havel Foundation 'Vize 97'. Press report of the event (in Czech)[2]
2006 Exhibition and sale of paintings at Ristorante Isabella U Milosrdnych 2, 110 00 Prague 1
2006 Exhibition and sale of paintings at ALBIO ALBIO, Truhlarska 20, Prague 1
2005 Exhibition 'From the Life Around Us' at Club Gallery of the Vikadlo Theatre Vikadlo Theatre, Štítného 6, 130 00 Prague 3
2004 Exhibition and sale of paintings at Design District Petrin showroom. Design District Petrin showroom, Ujezd 19, Prague 1
2004 Exhibition and sale of paintings at Café Nordica - The Scandinavian House Café Nordica - The Scandinavian House, Zlatnicka 10, Prague 1
2004 Exhibition and sale of paintings at SOUTERRAIN. SOUTERRAIN, Bělehradská 82 (cellar) 120 00 Prague 2
2003 Exhibition of paintings at Hollywood Car Show Hollywood Car Show, Seoul, South Korea


  • For the colors of the wood 2014. Oil on canvas. Size 60 x 50 cm.
    For the colors of the wood
    2014. Oil on canvas.
    Size 60 x 50 cm.
  • Where we go at weekends 2014. Oil on canvas. Size 40 x 40 cm.
    Where we go at weekends
    2014. Oil on canvas.
    Size 40 x 40 cm.
  • The disguise 2014. Oil on canvas. Size 40 x 40 cm.
    The disguise
    2014. Oil on canvas.
    Size 40 x 40 cm.
  • 16 2014. Oil on canvas. Size 40 x 40 cm.
    16
    2014. Oil on canvas.
    Size 40 x 40 cm.
  • 17 2014. Oil on canvas. Size 40 x 40 cm.
    17
    2014. Oil on canvas.
    Size 40 x 40 cm.
  • Lost 2014. Oil on canvas. Size 50 x 50 cm.
    Lost
    2014. Oil on canvas.
    Size 50 x 50 cm.
  • Custodians of the river 2013. Oil on canvas. Size 50 x 50 cm.
    Custodians of the river
    2013. Oil on canvas.
    Size 50 x 50 cm.
  • Mushrooming 2011. Oil on canvas. Size 60 x 60 cm.
    Mushrooming
    2011. Oil on canvas.
    Size 60 x 60 cm.
  • Heavenly steps 2011. Oil on canvas. Size 60 x 60 cm.
    Heavenly steps
    2011. Oil on canvas.
    Size 60 x 60 cm.
  • Waterlilies 2008. Oil on canvas. Size 55 x 70 cm.
    Waterlilies
    2008. Oil on canvas.
    Size 55 x 70 cm.
  • Novy svet in Prague, 2008. Oil on canvas. Size 100 x 100 cm.
    Novy svet in Prague,
    2008. Oil on canvas.
    Size 100 x 100 cm.
  • Sunflowers 2005. Oil on canvas. Size 80 x 75 cm.
    Sunflowers
    2005. Oil on canvas.
    Size 80 x 75 cm.
  • Cerninska Street 2008. Oil on canvas. Size 100 x 100 cm.
    Cerninska Street
    2008. Oil on canvas.
    Size 100 x 100 cm.
  • Bench and Autumn Light 2007. Oil on canvas. Size 60 x 60 cm.
    Bench and Autumn Light
    2007. Oil on canvas.
    Size 60 x 60 cm.

Notes and references

  1. ^ Hogan, Paul. "I Could Have Been a Contender", The Observer, 8 June 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2008.
  2. ^ CT1 Dobre Rano. "CT1 Dobre Rano", CT1, 17 June 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
  3. ^ CT1 Všechnopárty. "CT1 Všechnopárty", CT1, 2 June 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
  4. ^ Sky Arts "Timelapse video", Sky Arts
  5. ^ 2020 Cityscapes awards on www.lightspacetime.com
  6. ^ 2019 Cityscapes awards on lightspacetime.com
  7. ^ 2018 Seascapes awards on lightspacetime.com
  8. ^ Painting “Tram No. 2” on www.lightspacetime.com
  9. ^ Painting “Mirror” on www.lightspacetime.com
  10. ^ Painting “Stvoridla in Autumn Colours” on www.lightspacetime.com
  11. ^ Painting “Stvoridla Play of colours” on www.lightspacetime.com
  12. ^ Painting “Bologna” on www.lightspacetime.com
  13. ^ Painting “Number 14” on www.lightspacetime.com
  14. ^ Painting “River Sázava” on www.lightspacetime.com
  15. ^ Paintings “After rain in Bratislava” and “Prague Roofs” on www.lightspacetime.com
  16. ^ Painting “Odd one out” and on www.lightspacetime.com
  17. ^ Painting "Number 18" on www.lightspacetime.com
  18. ^ Painting "Paradise" on www.lightspacetime.com
  • Martina Krupickova interviewed on the popular Czech ČT1 television talkshow Všechnopárty hosted by Jan Šíp. [3]
  • Martina Krupickova interviewed on Czech television. [4]
  • www.paintingsfromprague.com [5]
  • www.gallerykrupickova.com [6]
  • www.martinakrupickova.com [7]
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