*Montanelli Museum Nominee
Artist
From Prague, Czech Republic
Based in Prague, Czech Republic
"I have systematically been involved in work that somehow touches on social issues, interested in injustice and individuals with narcissistic personality disorder.."
A: Please, tell us a bit more about yourself. What brought you to art?
D: I think what led me to art was the desire for free expression that is not subject to any assignment. Although I originally worked in the field of poster making and design, the need to express myself freely gradually took over.
A: What inspires you the most?
D: Inspiration changes with age for me. For the last thirty years, however, I have systematically been involved in work that somehow touches on social issues, interested in injustice and individuals with narcissistic personality disorder who fundamentally affect both their immediate surroundings and the general public.
A: Do you have any specific rituals while working (creating)?
D: I don’t have any specific rituals, but it is true that when I arrive at the studio I have a kind of change in my thinking, when I “switch” to a different mode of perception.
A: What would you recommend to someone new to art (an artist or just an admirer), what to begin with?
D: I would recommend that anyone starting out with art should not think about becoming famous for their work.
A: Your top 3 adjectives related to art?
D: Patience, humility, and tolerance for the art of others. It is only through this that an artist becomes truly free.
A: Your favorite Czech artists?
D: I respect all artists, as art is a religion and fate is uncertain.
A: Is there a piece of art you think embodies the Czech national spirit and culture? Why?
D: The first thing that comes to mind is Myslbek’s Saint Wenceslas, Bozena Nemova’s Grandmother, and Smetana’s The Bartered Bride, as these are probably the most famous symbols of Czechness. On the other hand, I am not a big fan of symbols, they are often associated with artificial nostalgia for me.
A: The perfect way to start any conversation about art is: …?
D: Have you been to see…..
A: Where can we meet you?
D: Currently at my solo exhibition, “Something is Wrong” in Venice, Italy at Tana Art Space and the reopened city gallery at the castle in Litomyšl.
A: Please, share your favorite quote (not necessarily related to art)
D: “Hope is not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something is worthwhile – no matter how it turns out”, Václav Havel
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