1975, Svetla nad Sazavou, Czech Republic I graduated from a prestigious fashion design school in Brno, Czech Republic, majoring in Textile and Knitwear; this is where I developed my skill of drawing and painting. After graduating, I spent several months in England and the USA. For most of the year I’m living and painting in Prague. I love classic paintings, especially from the Impressionist period and like many artists I’m fascinating by light and perspective. Many of my pictures feature nature, cityscapes and transport — from what I see in my life. People appear very rarely in my pictures; when they do appear they represent normal life around us. My first oil painting was in 1999 as a Christmas gift for my partner and has resulted in many more paintings since. I started with canvas sizes in the 100 x 100 cm range; all characterized by strong colour and bold strokes on a black background playing with light and shadow. A palette knife is used in the creation of these paintings. Recently, I’ve experimented with a red canvas background and also smaller canvases (40 x 40 cm). I still use a palette knife but for the smaller pictures I sometimes need a small brush. Since that first painting in 1999, I believe I’ve developed my own style. The light is the most important part of the painting. It can give the right sparkle or completely destroy it. I try to capture the right balance of light and shadow to add depth. I’ve held several successful exhibitions in the Czech Republic. My paintings are held in private collections in the Czech Republic, UK, USA, Belgium, France, Sweden, Canada and Slovak Republic. More pictures and information you will find in my private website: www.martinakrupickova.com, my Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gallerykrupickova, my Instagram where you can follow me: https://www.instagram.com/mkrupickova/ YouTube presentation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0HzgT1oUf0
The painting 'Posázavský Pacifik' has been selected, from over 10,000 entries, to form part of the Royal Academy of Arts 2008 Summer Exhibition (9 June - 17 August) in London (Burlington House, Piccadilly). The Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition is the largest open contemporary art exhibition in the world, drawing together a wide range of new work by both established and unknown living artists. Held every year, without exception, since 1769, the exhibition attracts around 10,000 entries, the selection made by Academicians chaired by the President. Now in its 240th year, the exhibition includes around 1,200 works. An essential part of the London art and social calendar; the show drew over 200,000 visitors in 2007. January 2018 The picture "Tram No 2" was chosen out of 596 entries from around the world and received a 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 Category. The pictures are show on www.lightspacetime.art.
October 2017 The picture “Mirror" was chosen out of 582 entries from around the world and received an Special Merit Award Category in “Landscapes”. The picture is shows on www.lightspacetime.art July 2017 The picture “Stvoridla in Autumn Colours” was chosen out of 377 entries from around the world and received an Special Merit Award Category in “Seasons”. The picture is shows on www.lightspacetime.art
May 2017 The picture “Stvoridla Play of colours” was chosen out of 658 entries from around the world and received an Special Merit Award Category in “Landscapes”. The picture is shows on www.lightspacetime.art
February 2017 The picture “Bologna" was chosen out of 447 entries from around the world and received an Special Merit Award Category in “CityScapes”. The picture is shows on www.lightspacetime.art
January 2017 The picture “Number 14” was chosen out of 890 entries from around the world, 32 countries and received an Special Merit Award Category in Painting “All Women Art Exhibition”. The picture is shows on www.lightspacetime.art From 1.3.2014 – 31.3.2014 Picture “Number 18″ was chosen out of 547 entries from around the world and received a 4th Place – Painting Category and 9th Place — Overall Category in “CityScapes Art Competition” 2014 Art Exhibition and The picture is shows on www.lightspacetime.art. From / od 1.8.2015 – 31.8.2015 The picture “Odd one out” was chosen out of 660 entries from around the world and received a Special Merit Award in “Nature” 2015 Art Exhibition. The picture is shows on www.lightspacetime.art. From / od 1.3.2014 – 31.3.2014 Picture “Number 18″ was chosen out of 547 entries from around the world and received a 4th Place – Painting Category and 9th Place — Overall Category in “CityScapes Art Competition” 2014 Art Exhibition and The picture is shows on www.lightspacetime.art. From 6.9.2013 – 30.9.2013 Picture “Paradise” was chosen out of 564 entries from around the world and received a Special Recognition Award in “Landscapes” 2013 Art Exhibition The picture is shows on www.lightspacetime.art. 2.6.2009 - Interview on Czech Television CT1 in popular talkshow Všechnoparty 2008/2009 - Figuration of Pharma Nord Education and Research Center in Odolena Voda, Czech Republic Current Exhibition:
Past Exhibitions:
9/2016 - 5/2017 Galeria Gaudí in Madrid featured my paintings as part of a joint exhibition. From 8.4.- 27.5.2017 - Exhibition and sale at the restaurant of the hotel Kaskáda, Husovo nám. 17, Ledeč nad Sázavou, Czech Republic From 17.-20.11.2016 Galeria Gaudí presented my pictures at Edinburgh Art Fair. From 22.9.-25.9.2016 Galeria Gaudí presented 8 of my work in the exhibition of contemporary art - Art Tentation Monaco. From 31.7.- 30.9.2016 - Exhibition and sale of 11 paintings at the restaurant of the hotel Kaskáda, Husovo nám. 17, Ledeč nad Sázavou
From 3.7.-30.7.2016 - Exhibition and sale of paintings at the castle gallery Ledeč, Ledeč nad Sázavou
From 18.10.2012 - till now Figuration of Wilson & Partners, Revoluční 1, Praha 1, 6 paintings for sale
2015 - Solo Exhibition and sale of paintings at Cafe Kovárna, Nádražní 103, Ledeč nad Sázavou, Czech Republic 2012 - 2015 - Exhibition and sale of 6 paintings at The Little Whale Restaurant, (U malé velryby) Maltézské nám. 15, Prague 1 2015 - Solo Exhibition and sale of paintings at Gallery Na Pude at Svetla nad Sazavou, Czech Republic. 2011 - Solo Exhibition and sale of paintings at Galerie Fatboy The Original, Bartoškova 1448/26, Prague 4 -Nusle, Czech Republic 2010 - Solo Exhibition and sale of paintings at fashion atelier and gallery A+G FLORA, Přemyslovská 29, 130 00 Prague 3, Czech Republic
2010 - Solo Exhibition,CNC Invest Group, Prague, Czech Republic 2008 - 2009 ALMA restaurant, Prague 1, Czech Republic 2008 - Solo Exhibition, KEY INVESTMENTS a.s., Prague 1, Czech Republic 2008 - Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, London, England 2008 - Solo Exhibition, Komercni bank, Prague, Czech Republic 2007/08 - Solo Exhibition, The Little Whale Restaurant, Prague, Czech Republic 2007/08 - Solo Exhibition, Noel's, Prague, Czech Republic 2007 - Solo Exhibition, Gallery Na Pude, Svetla nad Sazavou, Czech Republic 2006 - Solo Exhibition, Patriot-X Gourmet Club & Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic 2006 - Solo Exhibition, ALBIO, Prague, Czech Republic 2006 - Solo Exhibition, Ristorante Izabella, Prague, Czech Republic 2005 - Solo Exhibition, Gallery of the Vikadlo Theatre, Prague, Czech Republic 2004 - Solo Exhibition, Design District Petrin showroom, Prague, Czech Republic 2004 - Solo Exhibition, The Scandinavian House, Prague, Czech Republic 2004 - Solo Exhibition, Tea Room, Prague, Czech Republic 2003 - Hollywood Car Show, Seoul, South Korea Future Exhibition: <A href='http://ArtsCad.com/@/MartinaKrupickova'><Img Src='http://ArtsCad.com/A.nsf/Label-1.gif' border=0></A>
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