Jana Galaxia Brisudová as always in her work, weaves together the current themes of our society and ancient philosophical thoughts. According to Greek mythology, humans were originally both man and woman, but the gods divided the perfect human – Androgyne, thus creating two sexes, which have since then been continuously sought and melded in different ways.
She sensitively responds to the dialogue of diversity by creating series of unique pieces for the first time in her career, using blown glass as a tribute to Bořek Šípek, the legendary architect, designer and above all, glass visionary. This fragile, translucent material is combined with solid bronze which gives stability to the whole composition. The Objects Happy even after…, Happy and Free, Happy and Spiky, Happy and Full, Lots of Juicy, Fluffy and Full are sources of joy, merging forms that flirt with the eyes and senses of the viewer, as well as inviting them to immerse in thoughts of togetherness, free from hatred.
As the artist herself says:
“It was a new challenge for me. With the exhibition “He, She, They = We” I want to reflect on the current theme of gender, unification and connection. The ability of fragile transparent glass and the dense strength and stability of bronze create a harmonious connection of two different yet complementing worlds. We are all one, and the desire for connection and understanding is the basis for love between people. That’s why I also incorporated and encrypted ‘’male-female symbols’’ in the form of flowers, shapes and, of course, the transformation from orchid to thistle, or vice versa, into the bronze pedestals.”
The author’s message is to visualise and materialise the connection diversity, respect and with the ease of being to show the magic of life through art.
Melinda Kún Kelmen, curator art historian, Bratislava, 29TH of march 2025
