The Life and Artistic Practice of Petr Veselý
Born in Brno, Czech Republic, Petr Veselý is a painter, graphic artist, draftsperson, poet, and teacher. His roots are deeply connected to the history of his birthplace, specifically the Jundrov district of Brno, where he lives in a former blacksmith's workshop. This site was once the workplace of his grandfather, Vilém Veselý, and the blacksmithing trade at this location concluded in 1956.
Veselý’s formal training began at the Secondary School of Art and Industry in Brno, where he studied painting under Jiří Coufal. He later attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, studying landscape and figurative painting under Professor Jan Smetana. His professional career has been marked by extensive pedagogical work, including roles at Masaryk University and the School of Art, Design, Style and Fashion in Brno, where he served as the head of the Painting department for many years.
Exhibitions and Collections
Throughout his career, Veselý has participated in numerous solo and collective exhibitions across various cities, including Prague, Brno, Olomouc, Liberec, and Zlín, as well as international locations such as France, Germany, Austria, England, and Japan. His work has been featured in diverse settings, from galleries and museums to religious sites like the Kaple sv. Isidora and various symposia.
His artistic output is represented in several significant collections, including:
In addition to his visual arts, Veselý is a published poet, having released the poetry collection Jundrov in 2014.
