What is most striking about Petra H\u0159eba\u010dkov\u00e1\u2019s The Racer<\/strong> is the immediate sense of movement. Not in the obvious, literal sense of \u201cthis is a vehicle.\u201d The work is more sophisticated than that. The object is solid and precisely constructed, yet it instantly conveys tension, direction and speed. It feels as though the glass has captured the exact moment when energy has already accumulated, but has not yet been fully released.<\/p>\n At first glance, it is the silhouette itself that commands attention. The elongated body, large circular wheels, sharp angles and wedge-like form create an object that feels almost aerodynamic, despite being made from substantial glass. That contrast is particularly striking. Glass is often associated with fragility, delicacy or luminous lightness. Here, however, it takes on an entirely different character. It has weight, strength and physical confidence, while still retaining transparency, depth of colour and the ability to interact with light. This is where the artist\u2019s skill becomes especially evident. She transforms glass into an object that does not feel fragile, but alive and self-assured.<\/p>\n Here, colour does not function as decoration, but as the driving force of the entire composition. The saturated blue, green, red and white are not distributed randomly; they are organised into bands and precisely defined colour fields. The blue and green areas bring depth and a cooler sense of tension, the red accent adds energy and speed, while the white creates a strong framework that holds the composition together. As a result, the work feels dynamic without becoming chaotic. It has momentum, yet never loses its sense of order. That balance is crucial, because it is what allows the piece to remain visually compelling over time.<\/p>\n Another striking aspect of The Racer is the way Petra H\u0159eba\u010dkov\u00e1 works with the circle. The wheels are not merely a playful reference to machinery or motion; they are fully integrated elements of the composition. Their concentric bands of colour act as optical centres that immediately draw the eye, while at the same time providing a counterbalance to the sharp, diagonal lines of the body. The work therefore rests not only on speed, but also on equilibrium. One part drives the composition forward, while another gives it stability. This is what prevents the object from reading as a stylised illustration and instead makes it a genuinely considered glass sculpture.<\/p>\n Technically, this is a work that commands respect. Coloured glass fused in a mould, ground, subsequently cold-bonded and then ground again creates an object that is not only visually striking, but also structurally precise. The individual elements do not come together as merely decorative fragments, but as parts of a carefully conceived whole. The edges are exact, the surfaces clean, and the colour transitions clearly defined. At the same time, the work carries joy, wit and a distinctive kind of elegance \u2014 qualities that are particularly valuable in such a dynamic piece.<\/p>\n For the future owner, The Racer has the great advantage of bringing more than colour and an intriguing form into an interior \u2014 it brings a mood. It is a work that immediately enlivens a space, adding energy, a touch of audacity and a confident accent. At the same time, it never feels cheap or superficial. It has enough quality and refinement to hold its own even in a highly sophisticated interior. That is an exceptionally valuable combination. Many striking objects are either too serious or too concerned with making an effect. The Racer<\/strong> manages to be playful and, at the same time, entirely convincing as a collector\u2019s piece.<\/p>\n The object is striking enough to stand confidently on its own, yet compact enough to work beautifully on a pedestal or a larger table. It does not need other pieces competing for attention around it. It is most effective when given enough space to reveal its silhouette, colour and interaction with light. Light is particularly important here. It is caught within the transparent and coloured sections, refracted and reflected back into the surrounding space, allowing the work to change its character throughout the day.<\/p>\n Petra H\u0159eba\u010dkov\u00e1 has created an object with the rare ability to combine sculptural discipline with a genuine sense of joy in form. The Racer is not merely a clever idea translated into glass. It is a work with rhythm, momentum and a clear character of its own. That is precisely why it succeeds not only as a compelling collector\u2019s piece, but also as a work that will be rewarding to live with.<\/p>\n It is a work for someone who wants to bring energy, style and a strong artistic presence into a space \u2014 an object that stands perfectly still, yet feels as though it is about to take off.<\/p>\n More about the artist<\/strong>\u00a0>>> here <<<<\/a><\/p>\n Popis: <\/strong>Z\u00e1vodn\u00edk, barevn\u00e9 sklo taven\u00e9 ve form\u011b a n\u00e1sledn\u011b k sob\u011b lepen\u00e9 za studena, brou\u0161eno<\/p>\n Rozm\u011bry: <\/strong>17 x 45 x 22 cm, 12 kg<\/p>\n Autor:\u00a0<\/strong>Petra H\u0159eba\u010dkov\u00e1<\/p>\n Datace:\u00a0<\/strong>2017<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":34,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[35,20],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-35","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-online","product_cat-petra-hrebackova","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/galerieskla.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/35","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/galerieskla.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/galerieskla.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galerieskla.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/galerieskla.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galerieskla.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=35"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galerieskla.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=35"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galerieskla.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=35"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}More works by Petra H\u0159eba\u010dkov\u00e1\u00a0>>> here <<<<\/a><\/h4>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"