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Hands

Eva Kmentová’s "Hands" (1968) – a poignant Czech sculpture of clay hands with holes. Explore this avant-garde work by a pioneering sculptor, perfect for art collectors.

Eva Kmentová (1930-2008) was a pioneering Czech sculptor known for her avant-garde, moving sculptures & radical forms. Influenced by Moore & Gutfreund, she broke from tradition with conceptual art exploring space, mythology & the human form. A key fi

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Artist Biography

Early Life and Education

  • Born: Prague, Czech Republic (1930)
  • Died: 2008
  • Studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague under Prof. Josef Wagner.
  • Graduated in 1950 with a monumental sculpture of Master Jan Hus.
  • Early influences included Otto Gutfreund, Henry Moore, Francis Bacon, and Alberto Giacometti.

Artistic Style and Significance

  • Known for innovative and avant-garde approach to sculpture.
  • Characterized by moving parts, representing a radicalization of form that broke from traditional concepts.
  • Sculptures influenced by ancient forms such as Neolithic idols and Cycladic art.
  • Explored the mythologization of man in the 20th century.
  • Recognized for European significance; one of the few Czech sculptors listed in the "New Dictionary of Modern Sculpture" (Paris, 1970).
  • Member of the Umělecká beseda and the Czechoslovak Union of Artists until 1970.

Key Works and Exhibitions

  • Notable Work: "Hands" (1968) – a clay sculpture with holes, part of the collection at Museum Kampa.
  • Other Notable Work: "Target - Man".
  • Exhibited at various museums including the Národní galerie in Prague and the Galerie výtvarného um-ní v Ostrava.
  • Founding member of the UB 12 group.

Development and Influences

  • Initially influenced by socialist realism during her studies.
  • Later moved towards Cubism and other extroverted art forms like Léger.
  • Her work reflects a departure from traditional sculptural practices, embracing negative space and processuality.
  • Married to the sculptor Vladimir Janousek.

Historical Significance and Legacy

  • Considered one of the most important Czech artists of the 20th century.
  • Her innovative approach to sculpture has inspired generations of artists and art lovers.
  • Celebrated for her conceptual approach and exploration of space, mythology, and the human form.
  • Continued recognition through exhibitions and scholarly analysis, such as "The Traces of Eva Kmentová" conference in Brno (2023).
eva kmentová

eva kmentová

1930 - 2008 , Czech Republic

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Avant-garde sculpture
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
    • Otto Gutfreund
    • Henry Moore
    • Francis Bacon
    • Alberto Giacometti
  • Date Of Birth: 1930
  • Date Of Death: 2008
  • Full Name: Eva Kmentová
  • Nationality: Czech
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Hands
    • Target - Man
  • Place Of Birth: Prague, Czech Republic
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