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Martin Janecký - a glass art virtuoso

“It’s hot, and people shouldn’t touch it,” warns glass artist maestro Martin Janecký. His works demonstrate an astonishing ability to shape molten glass into aesthetically pleasing forms. For Janecký, extreme concentration is key. Special tools are used, including a blowtorch and wet newspapers. The artist’s glass takes on human form, with the molten mass revealing precise details such as human earlobes. And the response from the public has been highly favourable. “I do things that fascinate me, and try to given them a distinct look,” notes Janecký.

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