Stanislav Kolíbal
Stanislav Kolíbal (*December 11, 1925, Orlová) is an iconic Czech artist whose career spans more than seven decades. He currently lives and works in Prague. Kolíbal studied graphic design at the Academy of Arts, Design and Design and scenography at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. His works have been presented at major international exhibitions, such as Sculpture of 20 Nations at the Guggenheim Museum in New York (1967) and Transforming Chronologies at MoMA in New York (2006).
A pioneer of the Czech avant-garde, Kolíbal's work critically re-evaluates minimal art and Arte Povera. He focuses on the relationships between perfection and insufficiency, stability and instability, clarity and ambiguity. These concepts are inherently intertwined in his sculptures, installations and drawings, which embody the essence of being. His artworks are influenced by the political changes he experienced in Czechoslovakia and express a constant search for meaning in a chaotic world.
Kolíbal's creative process is characterized by a transition from larger to smaller, from solid to linear, from uncertain to precise. Since the early 1960s, he has been developing his unique style, which blurs the boundaries between painting, drawing, sculpture and architecture. His work uses the language of geometry and abstraction and oscillates between illusion and reality.
Stanislav Kolíbal is an ideal choice for the WE WEAR ART project. His geometric and abstract patterns are naturally transferred to textiles, where they create patterns with a strong visual identity. The wearers of these garments receive not only an aesthetically impressive piece, but also a work of art that carries a story about the search for balance and harmony in a world full of chaos.
Kolíbal's work offers deep intellectual stimulation and aesthetic appeal, making it ideal for connecting with the fashion industry. At a time when fashion is seeking authenticity and intellectual depth, Kolíbal's work represents a significant contribution. His works allow wearers to wear contemporary art with a philosophical overtone, thereby contributing to the creation of a wearable architecture of the present.
