Interview with Rudolf Burda
“People and the world need art as much as they need breathing.”
Global Art Source is pleased to present Rudolf Burda. We first encountered the impressive glass works by this Czech artist at an artfair in Madrid shortly before the start of the lockdown and took the chance to have an extended conversation with this charismatic man. We are happy and grateful that we have succeeded in doing a collaboration with Rudolf Burda who especially created the edition "Corona Eye“, which stands out for its radiance. The artist describes this glass object that has been created in this challenging time as follows: „It is concentrated universe energy, that kills the Corona Virus and reflects our world in it.“
Corona - Eye
Photo by Michael Agel © 2018 – Leica
Rudolf Burda was born 1973. He studied at the School of Applied Arts in Turnov (Czech Republic) major of artistic blacksmithing. From 1992 to 1993 Rudolf absolved an internship in California, USA, after his return the Rudolf Burda Studio was established in the Czech Republic.
Nowadays Rudolf primarily works with glass and designs stainless steel sculptures. His works are represented in various art collections in the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Holland, Great Britain, United States of America, and the Middle East. From 2012 Rudolf participated at various exhibitions and art fairs Netherlands, UAE, Singapore, China and USA.
In 2016 Rolls-Royce bought a whole collection of RR & RB and the chairman of Leica Company had contacted Rudolf and ordered a 5-meters-high commission for brand new Leica’s World in Wetzlar, Germany.
Rudolf Burda participated in the most prestigious art events for emerging artists: The Jiangsu Art Fair and the Scope Miami Art Basel Miami, and Art Bab in Kingdom Of Bahrain.
Artist’s statement:
“The greatest inspiration for me is the universe that is fulfilling my life’s credo of being the energy of the big bang, which has neither beginning nor ending. In my work I’m following minimalistic legacy and I am searching for the ideal and pure form. My aim is to contribute to the preservation of the old tradition of hand-blown glass together with developing and perfecting it.”
In a recent interview Global Art Source placed the following questions:
How did you deal with the situation of the lockdown this spring, to what extent has your everyday life as an artist changed since this health crises started?
Rudolf Burda: I spent all of my free time with my family. I was very happy and I had a lot of time to concentrate on sketching new artworks and enjoying nature what fulfilled my soul and made me happy. I also went to find archeologic treasures with a metal detector. In recent years I used to spend a lot of time visiting exhibitions all over the world, but now, that we have have been facing this situation since mid-March, traveling has become almost impossible or very restricted. Fortunately, I can still communicate with galleries.
Have you received cancellations for exhibitions, how has this affected you?
Rudolf Burda: I have been preparing a big solo exhibition with Manes Gallery in Prague, however it got delayed to 2021. Artfairs got canceled too, but that doesn’t affect me that much, because my art still gets a lot of attention and is liked as much as before.
Has the style of your artistic work changed due to the current crisis, if so, how?
Rudolf Burda: No, it didn't change my artistic work at all. My only inspiration is the universe and nature.
Where do you see yourself in a year?
Rudolf Burda: I see myself becoming a „bigger" artist.
Will the art market return to its usual paths or has it changed once and for all?
Rudolf Burda: I think, that after this pendemic ends, it will slowly return to its usual path. People and the world need art as much as they need breathing.
What chances and opportunities do you see that could arise for artists (and you in particular) from this crisis?
Rudolf Burda: I think, that all of the artists will have more time to concentrate on their work and look into their soul.
Do you plan to exhibit online more often, and/or to promote your website or use social media more intensively in order to increase the sales of your artworks?
Rudolf Burda: I'm still thinking about it, however I prefer face to face meetings between the artist and the art collector. I still use my website and social media in the same way as before.
A special art edition by Rudolf Burda is in planning
