By the time he was 13 years old Martin Janecky was working in a glass factory. At 21 years old the young artist, who learned glass blowing at a secondary school in the Czech Republic, began assisting well known artists around the world.
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The Mimes
Now 30 years old and based in Prague, Janecky travels extensively as a demonstrating artist, instructor, visiting artist and gaffer at Corning Museum Studio, Penland School of Crafts, Pilchuck Glass School, Public Glass, Pratt Fine Arts Center, several colleges and most recently as an assistant to renowned glass artist William Morris.
Mime, detail
Mime, detail
He has developed a voice with glass that is undeniably poetic and quietly breathtaking. Janecky’s figures are theatrical, dramatic, striking. His ability to suggest the subtle movements of a human body through graceful arm and hand gestures speaks to a mastery of the material.
Mimes, detail
For several more images of the mimes, click here and scroll almost halfway down the page.
Martin Janecky working on a sculpture
You can see his earlier work here
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