Martina Krupičková
Martina Krupičková (/ˌkruːpɪtʃˈkoʊvə/) (born 15 September 1975) is a Czech oil on canvas artist.
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Born | Martina Krupičková September 15, 1975 |
Nationality | Czech |
Known for | Painter |
Movement | Contemporary Art |
Website | martinakrupickova |
Early life
Martina Krupičková was born in the Czech town of Světlá nad Sázavou, which is approximately 100 km from Prague, Czech Republic.
In 1990, Krupičková commenced Fashion Design and Textile studies at a school in Brno. After graduating, Krupičková traveled extensively, including several months in England and the USA. In 1999, Krupičková returned to Prague and started to paint oil on a black canvas using a palette knife.
Career
Krupičková has since had over 30 exhibitions, including a work in the 2008 Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.[1]
She was interviewed on Czech Television CT1 Dobre Rano (17 June 2008),[2] and on Czech Television CT1 in the talkshow Všechnopárty (2 June 2009).[3]
Her work is regularly featured in Czech Auction Houses "European Arts", "Galerie Kodl", "Prague Auctions" and others.
In 2018, Krupičková was chosen as a contestant for the UK Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year television programme (Season 4 Heat 5). A group of selected artists were asked to paint Inveraray Castle on the shore of Loch Fyne in Scotland. The artists have to create their artwork within four hours (interrupted by interviews, camera setups and breaks) and three judges choose the winner.
Awards
- February 2020: The painting "Life in Prague During the Winter Time" won 3rd place in the Painting category and 6th place in the Overall Category in the Annual “Cityscapes Art Competition” 2020 Art Exhibition and the painting "At Vyton in Prague" received a Special Merit Award.
- February 2019: The painting "Tram No 2" won 5th place in the Painting category and 9th place in the Overall Category in the Annual “Cityscapes Art Competition” 2019 Art Exhibition.
- December 2018: The painting "Saltburn Pier" received the Hon. Mention in the Annual “Seascapes Art Competition” 2018 Art Exhibition.
- January 2018: “Tram No. 2” won 1st Place – Painting Category and 2nd Place – Overall Category in 8th Annual “CityScapes Art Competition” 2018 Art Exhibition and picture “Tram No 24” received Special Merit Award.
- October 2017: “Mirror” won a Special Merit in “Seascapes Art Competition”.
- July 2017: “Stvoridla in Autumn Colours” won a Special Merit Award in “Seasons Art Competition”.
- May 2017: “Stvoridla Play of colours” won a Special Merit Award in “Landscapes Art Competition”.
- February 2017: “Bologna” won a Special Merit Award in “CityScapes Art Competition”.
- January 2017: “Number 14” won a Special Merit Award for painting at “All Women Art Exhibition”.
- April 2016: “River Sázava” won a Special Merit Award for painting at “Landscape" Art Exhibition 2016.
- February 2016: “After rain in Bratislava” received a 7th Place /Hon. Mention – Painting & Other Category in “CityScapes” 2016 Art Exhibition and the painting “Prague Roofs” received special recognition.
- August 2015: “Odd one out” won a Special Merit Award in “Nature” 2015 Art Exhibition.
- March 2014: “Number 18″ won 4th Place – Painting Category and 9th Place — Overall Category in the “CityScapes Art Competition” 2014 Art Exhibition.
- September 2013: “Paradise” won a Special Recognition Award in “Landscapes” 2013 Art Exhibition
Current exhibitions
Date | Description | Location and Link |
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27.8. 2017–present | The Arcade of Czech Design | Na Příkopě 860/24, Prague, Czech Republic Arcade of Czech Design |
Past exhibitions
Date | Description | Location | |
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1.9.2018-30.9.2018 | Solo Exhibition, Parts of the Czech Republic | Atelier West, Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany | |
20.04.2018-29.6.2018 | Solo Exhibition, Luxury Sleeping | Luxury Sleeping, Prague, Czech Republic | |
19.12.2017-10.1.2018 | An exhibition of artists called Zbraslavský salon | Galerie9, Prague, Czech Republic | |
9.2016-5.2017 | Joint Exhibition, Galeria Gaudí | Madrid, Spain Galeria Gaudí, Madrid | |
8.4.–26.5.2017 | Hotel Kaskáda | Husovo nám. 17, Ledeč nad Sázavou, Czech Republic | |
17.-20.11.2016 | Edinburgh Art Fair (represented by Galeria Gaudí) | Scotland | |
31.7.- 30.9.2016 | Hotel Kaskáda | Husovo nám. 17, Ledeč nad Sázavou, Czech Republic | |
22.9.-25.9.2016 | Contemporary Art Fair - Art Tentation, Monaco (represented by Galeria Gaudí) | Art Tentation, MonacoGaleria Gaudí, Madrid | |
3.7.-30.7.2016 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at the castle gallery Ledeč | Ledeč nad Sázavou, Czech Republic Castle Gallery Ledeč | |
13.7.2015 - 23.8.2015 | Exhibition of paintings at Galerie Na Půdě | Náměstí Trčků z Lípy 16 582 91 Světlá nad Sázavou, Czech Republic | |
23.11.2011 – 29.02.2012 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at Galerie Fatboy The Original | Bartoškova 1448/26, Prague 4 - Nusle | |
7.11.2010 - 28.01.2011 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at fashion atelier and gallery | A+G FLORA, Přemyslovská 29, 130 00 Prague 3 | |
Aug/Sep 2010 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at CNC Invest Group | CNC Invest Group, Prague 10 | |
Autumn 2009 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at Education and Research Center | Education and Research Center, Pražská 387, Odolená Voda - Dolínek | |
Summer 2009 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at ALMA restaurant | ALMA restaurant, Prague 1, Žatecká 53/10 | |
9.6. - 17.8.2008 | Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition | Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, London | |
Autumn 2008 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at KEY INVESTMENTS a.s. | KEY INVESTMENTS a.s., Prague 1 | |
Summer 2008 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at Komerční bank | Komerční bank, Prague 8 | |
Summer 2008 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at The Little Whale Restaurant | Maltézské nám. 15, Prague 1 | |
2007 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at Gallery Na Pude | Gallery Na Pude at Svetla nad Sazavou | |
2006 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at Patriot-x Gourmet Club & Gallery | V Celnici 3, Prague 1 | |
2006 | On the 4.10.2006, former President of the Czech Republic, Václav Havel and his wife Dagmar visited the exhibition and presented at the Vize 97 award to Polish Sociologist, Zygmunt Bauman, on behalf of The Dagmar and Václav Havel Foundation 'Vize 97'. | Press report of the event (in Czech) | |
2006 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at Ristorante Isabella | U Milosrdnych 2, 110 00 Prague 1 | |
2006 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at ALBIO | ALBIO, Truhlarska 20, Prague 1 | |
2005 | Exhibition 'From the Life Around Us' at Club Gallery of the Vikadlo Theatre | Vikadlo Theatre, Štítného 6, 130 00 Prague 3 | |
2004 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at Design District Petrin showroom. | Design District Petrin showroom, Ujezd 19, Prague 1 | |
2004 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at Café Nordica - The Scandinavian House | Café Nordica - The Scandinavian House, Zlatnicka 10, Prague 1 | |
2004 | Exhibition and sale of paintings at SOUTERRAIN. | SOUTERRAIN, Bělehradská 82 (cellar) 120 00 Prague 2 | |
2003 | Exhibition of paintings at Hollywood Car Show | Hollywood Car Show, Seoul, South Korea |
Notes and references
- Hogan, Paul. "I Could Have Been a Contender", The Observer, 8 June 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2008.
- CT1 Dobre Rano. "CT1 Dobre Rano", CT1, 17 June 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
- CT1 Všechnopárty. "CT1 Všechnopárty", CT1, 2 June 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
- Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year Season 4 Heat 5 time-lapse video
- Czech television feature and video of interview
- Magazine SMS (article in Czech)
- Ladyweb.cz (article in Czech)
- Lidove Noviny (article in Czech)
- Life Magazin (article in Czech)