How would you describe your practice in 5 words?
Unpretentious, complex, contrasting, geometric, combined 

Is there a historical creative lineage you draw from?
Discovering light-kinetic and optical-kinetic objects in the early 1980s had a major influence on my practice. We are talking about kinetic art and constructivism in the former communist Czechoslovakia—a long, long time ago. 

What prompts you to create? 
I really enjoy problem solving and view everything as a challenge. I can work on an idea for hours, weeks, or even months until I bring the idea to a result that is satisfactory for the time being (though I might be dissatisfied with it later). 

How have you arrived at this point in your practice? 
Throughout my entire practice, I have worked more or less with ceramics. I have gone through various phases, but regardless of the stage of my creative journey, the result was dissatisfaction—a feeling that persists to this day. So, I haven’t really gotten anywhere yet, and I don’t even know if I ever will. 

What are your creative aspirations for the future?
By all appearances, I’ll stick with ceramics, even though it’s a love-hate relationship. I still enjoy working with light, though perhaps not in the same way as I did in the past. I love art and I love design too, so… 

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