The works of Jan Komárek features sound, light and movement as inseparable elements that together form poetical, sculptural and ambiental concepts.
This year’s open-air project, placed on the banks of the river Ljubljanica, consists of a dozen moving figures, fitted with bells and hovering above the level of water. These figures come into contact with natural elements, such as water and wind, and become alive: their movement is emphasized by the light and the ringing of the bells, which creates an impression of playfulness. The presence of a mysterious choir of feminine figures that transform into some kind of water guardians – or, as the author says, river goddesses – fuels the imagination of the passersby. The liveliness of these air sculptures will spice up the experience of the riverbanks and become the integral part of the urban environment.

 

JAN KOMÁREK is a director, photographer and light designer. He’s graduated from design in Prague and started working in a theatre. In 1983 he emigrated to France, then two years later to Canada where he established the Sound Image Theatre. He’s created more than twenty visual poetic performances. He’s received many awards for his director’s, scenographer’s, light designer’s and musician’s work in Canada. In 2001 he returned to Prague where he lives and works now. Apart from his activities in the fields of visual art and photography he’s active as a director, choreographer and light designer on the Prague’s dance scene as well.