I have been always fascinated by the watercolour technique. The force of expression, in its lightness and airiness, approaches most the intangibility and subtlety of thought. Perhaps because the communication between the rain and the hand holding the brush is almoust direct and uninterrupted and, therefore, the hand may act as a seismograph recording sensitively the processes of our subconsciousness and consciousness. I should like to say a few words on my understanding of these two phenomena. I believe that the subconsciousness is the principal sensor of our personality which is capable to pick up an infinite number of media /energies/ surrounding and permeating us. At the same time it is the starting point of our feelings. It is generally known that subconsciousness occupies a far greater part of our brain than all other elements, such as consciousness. Consciousness is the folow-up phenomenon which is no less important and which I imagine as an antenna, a feeler, connecting us, by means of our senses, with reality and enabling us by this feedback to realize our identity. Therefore, I understand subconsciousness and consciousness as two determining elements situated side by side and simultaneously juxtaposed, whose interconnection is effected by the afore mentioned feeling which springs from the subconsciousness and enters the consciousness, where it is joined by our will which determines its further direction. I shall return now to the watercolour and add to it the technique of drawing. Both means of expression are similar with the difference: we can draw with a hand wet with blood or soiled with ashes, without the necessity of knowing how to grasp an object in it. This is testified to by the relics cating from the dawn of Mankind. Lines drawn in sand by a toddler who has not yet said its first word, also represent a clear proof of the primacy of subconsciousness and feeling not yet articulated by consciousness and will. It is a spontaneous need of recording something, communicating something without knowing what it says. Perphaps it is merely an expression of joy and freedom before the consciousness sets in. I am pondering these questions and trying to make them the starting point of my work and transpose them into three dimensions to create some sort of models /objects/ of my ideas. I am trying to express in the most abbreviated form possible the fundamental principles determining our existence and answer the question of essence. At the same time I want to use material means in a way which would not deprive them of that lightness or directness, if you like, I have described when speaking about watercolour or drawing. Therefore, I use natural materials / wood, stone, sometime glass which I leave in its natural form to make the impression of ice/ which I try not to violate too much by external working in order to preserve their natural energy. My contribution should consist in distinctive architecture in its classical concept and the grasping of sculptural form or, in other words, the creation of space and composition concealing refinements invisible at first sight and thus according the object a novel type of energy which is my own.
•1990 Skupina Svárov, Galerie Masné krámy, Plzeň
•1990 Skupina Svárov, Galerie Masné krámy, Plzeň
1991 Emauzy, Praha 1991 Emmaus, Prague
1992 Skupina Svárov, Karolinum, Praha 1992 Group Svárov University Press, Cambridge
1990 Skupina Svárov, Chodovská vodní tvrz, Praha 1990 Group Svárov, Chodovská water tower, Prague
1990 New Hall, Prague 1990 Group Svárov, New Hall, Prague
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Hudební fontána Motýl, evokuje nadpozemskou bytost. Vznáší se nad vodní hladinou. Tělo fontány je vytvořeno z ušlechtilé nerezové leštěné oceli. Povrch sochy zrcadlí okolní svět. Z hlavy fontány proudí prameny vody na ocelová křídla. Křídla jsou naladěna technikou žíhání. Zvuky fontány hrají jako zvony v dálce. Vítr mění směr pramenů vody a proměňuje zvuky na meditativní polyfonii. Socha je vytvořena z kvalitního, velmi trvanlivého materiálu. Hudební fontána byla v 90. letech instalována jako součást výstavy konané ve Valdštejnské zahradě v Praze. The Butterfly musical fountain depicts a supernatural creature. It floats above water. The body of the fountain is made of polished stainless steel. Surface of the sculpture mirrors its surroundings. Water flows from the head of the fountain on its steel wings. The wings are tuned by firing. The fountain produces sounds like those of bells ringing in the distance. Wind changes the direction of water streams thus changing the sounds into meditative polyphony. The statue is made of a quality, durable material. This musical fountain was displayed in 1990s as part of an exhibition in the Wallenstein Garden in Prague.
1987 Konfrontace VI, Svárov 1987 Confronting VI, Svárov
1987 Konfrontace VI, Svárov 1987 Confronting VI, Svárov
1986 Konfrontace IV, Svárov 1986 Confrontation IV, Svárov
1987 filmová spolupráce „Hele vole člověk“
• Michal Bouzek Akad. soch.Michal Bouzek se narodil v roce 1961 v Praze, kde žije a pracuje.
• Michal Bouzek Akad. soch.Michal Bouzek was born in 1961 in Prague, where he lives and works.
Samostatné výstavy: 1990 Nová síň, Praha 1991 Emauzy, Praha 1999 Tančící dům, Praha 2000 Galerie Miro, Praha 2000 Privat Bank, Praha 2001 Rezidence Jana a Medy Mládkových, Washington D.C. 2001 Galerie Kutná hora 2002 Symposium České národní banky, Praha 2002 Nadace Jana a Medy Mládkových, Sovovy Mlýny, Praha 2003 Moneyimage in Dubai, Spojené arabské emiráty 2004 ČSOB, prezentační večer Moneyimage, Praha 2005 Moneyimage, Ateliér Galerie Femancipation,o.s. Praha 2006 Moneyimage v Českém muzeu hudby, Praha, v rámci prezentace Loukamosaic 2008 Výstavní síň Konírna, Muzeum Českého krasu, Beroun, v rámci prezentace Loukamosaic 2009 Českém muzeu hudby, Praha, prezentace Loukamosaic 2009 Českém muzeu hudby, Praha, prezentace Loukamosaic 2010 Krajská vědecká knihovna v Liberci, prezentace Loukamosaic 2011 Konírna zámku Troja, Galerie Hlavního Města Prahy, prezentace Loukamosaic 2012 Severočeské muzeum v Liberci, prezentace Loukamosaic 2012 Konírna zámku Troja, Galerie Hlavního Města Prahy, prezentace Loukamosaic 2013 Konírna zámku Troja, Galerie Hlavního Města Prahy, prezentace Loukamosaic
Solo exhibitions: 1990 New Hall, Prague 1991 Emmaus, Prague 1999 Dancing House, Prague 2000 Miro Gallery, Prague 2000 Privat Bank, Prague Residence 2001 Jan and Meda Mládeks, Washington DC 2001 Gallery of Kutna Hora 2002 Symposium Czech National Bank, Prague 2002 The Jan and Meda Mládeks, Sova's Mills, Prague Moneyimage 2003 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2004 ČSOB, presentation evening Moneyimage, Prague 2005 Moneyimage, Studio Gallery Femancipation, os Prague 2006 Moneyimage in the Czech Museum of Music, Prague, in the presentation Loukamosaic 2008 Exhibition Hall Stables, Museum of the Bohemian Karst, Beroun, the presentation Loukamosaic 2009 Czech Museum of Music, Prague, presentations Loukamosaic 2009 Czech Museum of Music, Prague, presentations Loukamosaic 2010 Regional Research Library in Liberec, presentations Loukamosaic 2011 Stable castle Troja, Prague City Gallery, presentations Loukamosaic 2012 North Bohemian Museum in Liberec, presentations Loukamosaic 2012 Stable castle Troja, Prague City Gallery, presentations Loukamosaic 2013 Stable castle Troja, Prague City Gallery, presentations Loukamosaic
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1980 Střední průmyslová škola grafická, Praha - Malá Strana 1985 Eco Budapešť, Maďarsko 1985 Konfrontace III, Mozartova Praha 5 1986 Konfrontace IV, Svárov 1987 Konfrontace V, Praha Vysočany 1987 Konfrontace VI, Svárov 1987 Konfrontace Písecká galerie, Písek 1988 Kruh 88, Galerie Týn nad Vltavou 1989 Konfrontace VII, Svárov 1990 Skupina Svárov, Chodovská vodní tvrz, Praha 1990 Skupina Svárov, Nová síň, Praha 1990 Skupina Svárov, Galerie Luna, Plzeň 1990 Skupina Svárov, Galerie Masné krámy, Plzeň 1990 Galerie De Fabriek, Eidhoven, Holandsko 1990 Open Haven, Muzeum Amsterodam, Holandsko 1990 Galerie OKO, Amsterodam, Holandsko 1992 Skupina Svárov, Karolinum, Praha 1992 Skupina Svárov, Galerie Půda, Olomouc 1992 Galerie Rottor, Götteborg, Sweden 1992 Hapestetika II, Galerie moderního umění, Hradec Králové 1993 Konfrontace 93, Svárov 1993 Sympozium Hermit III, Konvent Plasy 1994 Čeští a slovenští umělci, Valdštejnská zahrada, Praha 1994 Symposium Hermit III, Konvent Plasy 1996 Konfrontace 96, Svárov 2002 Galerie Het Luik, Nechrlen, Belgie 2005 Evening of Orchids, Four Seasons Hotel Prague, prezentace společně s Loukamosaic 2006 Botanická zahrada Karlovy Univerzity, Praha, společně s Loukamosaic 2006 Botanická zahrada Univerzity Hamburg, Hamburk, společně s Loukamosaic 2007 Hornické muzeum Příbram, fotografické koncepty, Příbram, společně s Loukamosaic 2008 Výstavní síň Konírna, Muzeum Českého krasu, Beroun, v rámci prezentace Loukamosaic 2009 Českém muzeu hudby, Praha, prezentace Loukamosaic 2009 Českém muzeu hudby, Praha, prezentace Loukamosaic 2010 Krajská vědecká knihovna v Liberci, prezentace Loukamosaic 2011 Konírna zámku Troja, Galerie Hlavního Města Prahy, prezentace Loukamosaic 2012 Severočeské muzeum v Liberci, prezentace Loukamosaic 2012 Konírna zámku Troja, Galerie Hlavního Města Prahy, prezentace Loukamosaic 2013 Konírna zámku Troja, Galerie Hlavního Města Prahy, prezentace Loukamosaic
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1980 School of Graphic Arts, Prague - Malá Strana 1985 Eco Budapest, Hungary 1985 Confrontation III, Mozartova Praha 5 1986 Confrontation IV, Svárov 1987 Confrontation In 1987, Prague Vysočany 1987 Confronting VI, Svárov 1987 Confronting Písecká gallery, Sand 1988 Circle 88 Gallery Tyn nad Vltavou 1989 Confronting VII, Svárov 1990 Group Svárov, Chodovská water tower, Prague 1990 Group Svárov, New Hall, Prague 1990 Group Svárov, Galerie Luna, Plzeň 1990 Skupina Svárov, Galerie Masné krámy, Plzeň 1990 Galerie De Fabriek, Eindhoven, The Netherlands 1990 Open Haven Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands 1990 OKO Gallery, Amsterdam, Netherlands 1992 Group Svárov University Press, Cambridge 1992 Group Svárov, Soil Gallery, Olomouc 1992 Gallery Rottor, Götteborg, Sweden 1992 Hapestetika II, Gallery of Modern Art, Hradec Králové 1993 Confrontation 93 Svárov 1993 Symposium Hermit III, Convention Plasy 1994 Czech and Slovak artists, Wallenstein Gardens, Prague 1994 Symposium Hermit III, Convention Plasy 1996 Confrontation 96 Svárov 2002 Galerie Het Luik, Nechrlen, Belgium 2005 Evening of Orchids, Four Seasons Hotel Prague, presentation together with Loukamosaic 2006 Botanical Gardens of Charles University, Prague, together with Loukamosaic 2006 Botanical Garden of the University of Hamburg, Hamburg, together with Loukamosaic 2007 Mining Museum Pribram, photographic concepts, Pribram, together with Loukamosaic 2008 Exhibition Hall Stables, Museum of the Bohemian Karst, Beroun, the presentation Loukamosaic 2009 Czech Museum of Music, Prague, presentations Loukamosaic 2009 Czech Museum of Music, Prague, presentations Loukamosaic 2010 Regional Research Library in Liberec, presentations Loukamosaic 2011 Stable castle Troja, Prague City Gallery, presentations Loukamosaic 2012 North Bohemian Museum in Liberec, presentations Loukamosaic 2012 Stable castle Troja, Prague City Gallery, presentations Loukamosaic 2013 Stable castle Troja, Prague City Gallery, presentations Loukamosaic
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