This interview with Jan Šída was published on the occasion of my solo exhibition Crying Women Get Wet, held in Prague’s Art Salon S at the iconic Dancing House. I spoke about the discipline behind sculpture, the erotic power of political figures, and how humor helps me carry serious and sometimes painful themes.
The conversation touches on how I work with form, install exhibitions as non-linear narratives, and why I believe that art, to be meaningful, must remain emotionally durable.
In this interview, I talk about:
- how the exhibition Crying Women Get Wet was four years in the making and explores female sexuality and emotionality,
- what inspired The Dicktators – a series of erotic objects with the heads of Stalin, Hitler, and Mao – and why I chose historical villains over contemporary politicians,
- why humor and eroticism are natural companions in my work and rarely provoke negative criticism,
- how I install exhibitions with an emphasis on rhythm, interplay, and immersive space,
- why I see sculpture as both art and labor — a daily commitment that’s anything but a hobby,
- my views on selling art, quality, and creating pieces that emotionally last through time.
Thank you Jan Šída for a nice meeting at the roof of the Dancing House for a coffee and this unforgettable conversation we had!
