Zdeněk Lhotský

Zdeněk Lhotský founded Studio Lhotský on his own initiative, continuing the renowned tradition of Czech fused glass sculpture. The studio produces works by prominent Czech and international artists. The artist alternates between creating fused glass sculptures and glass design. His work also extends into the field of architecture. He is a co-founder of the art group Tvrdohlaví (1987). ‘s Resume EDUCATION 1978–1984 Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, Glass Design Studio, Professor Stanislav Libenský 1972–1976 Secondary School of Applied Arts for Glassmaking, Železný Brod 1971–1972 Bohemia Glassmaking Vocational School, Světlá nad Sázavou SYMPOSIA 2012 I.G.S. Symposium, Nový Bor 1999 I.G.S. Symposium, Nový Bor 1995 M.A.C.A.M. Symposium, Maglione (I) 1995 Dílna Symposium, Mikulov 1994 Dílna Symposium, Mikulov 1994 Flat Glass Symposium, Teplice PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES , Member of the ZIBA Board of Directors and Founder of Jaroslava Brychtová’s School of Cast Sculpture AWARDS 2010 Grand Prix at the For Decor Trade Fair, Prague 2010 Grand Prix at the For Habitat Trade Fair, Prague 1997 Bavarian State Design Award, Munich (D) 1989 “Bílá vrána” Award from Mladý svět magazine (Tvrdohlaví group) 1986 4th Quadriennale des Kunsthandwerks, “Jugend Gestaltet,” Erfurt – GDR Minister of Culture Award WORKS Object I. Fused glass sculpture, blown glass Lhotský Glassworks, Janecký Glassworks, 2023 Object II. Fused glass sculpture, blown glass Lhotský Glassworks, Janecký Glassworks, 2023 In collaboration with Martin Janecký (*1980) Object Fused glass sculpture and photograph Lhotský Glassworks, Jungrová Photo Studio, 2022 In collaboration with Alžběta Jungrová (*1978)