Eva Kmentová

Place: Prague

Born: 1930

Death: 2008

Biography:

Eva Kmentová was a renowned Czech sculptor and painter born in Prague, Czech Republic in 1930. She is best known for her innovative and avant-garde approach to sculpture, which characterized by moving parts and represented a radicalization of form that broke away from traditional concepts. Kmentová's work has been recognized as having European significance, and she is one of the few Czech sculptors listed in the New Dictionary of Modern Sculpture, published in Paris in 1970.

Early Life and Education

Kmentová studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague under Prof. Josef Wagner, where she graduated in 1950 with a monumental sculpture of Master Jan Hus. She was a member of the Umělecká beseda and the Czechoslovak Union of Artists until 1970. Kmentová's sculptures are influenced by the late work of Otto Gutfreund, as well as the work of Henry Moore, Francis Bacon, and Alberto Giacometti.

Artistic Style and Significance

Kmentová's sculptures are characterized by their moving parts, which represent a radicalization of form that breaks away from the traditional concept of sculpture. Her originality and conceptual approach give her sculpture a European significance. She is one of the few Czech sculptors listed in the New Dictionary of Modern Sculpture, published in Paris in 1970. Kmentová's work has been recognized as having European significance, and she is considered one of the most important Czech artists of the 20th century.

• Her sculptures are influenced by ancient forms such as Neolithic idols and Cycladic art, as well as the mythologization of man in the 20th century.
• Kmentová's work has been exhibited at various museums, including the Národní Galerie in Prague and the Galerie Výtvarného Um-ní v Ostrav in Ostrava.
• She was a founding member of the UB 12 group and was married to the sculptor Vladimír Janoušek.

works by Kmentová include her sculpture Hands, which is part of the collection at Museum Kampa. Her work has been recognized as having European significance, and she is considered one of the most important Czech artists of the 20th century. Kmentová's legacy continues to be celebrated through her innovative and avant-garde approach to sculpture, which has inspired generations of artists and art lovers alike. https://Wikioo.org/@/Eva-Kmentova https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3BARK https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladim%C3%ADr_Janou%C5%A1ek https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C4%9Bra_Janou%C5%A1kov%C3%A1