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Helena Hladilová's Animal Fairy Tale Sculptures at SpazioA

exhibition · 2026-04-26

Czech artist Helena Hladilová (b. 1983, Kroměříž) presents sculptures inspired by animals and fairy tales at Galleria SpazioA in Pistoia. The exhibition features hybrid forms combining zoomorphic, biomorphic, and mineral elements, evoking Indo-European mythology, animism, and shamanism. Materials include marble combined with acrylic or watercolor, with delicate colors reminiscent of Chinese silk paintings. The works reference Andersen, Perrault, and the Brothers Grimm, serving as metaphors for unpredictable humanity and the need to adapt perspectives. A text generated by ChatGPT (2024) accompanies the show, created based on the artist's instructions.

Key facts

  • Helena Hladilová was born in Kroměříž, Czech Republic, in 1983.
  • Exhibition at Galleria SpazioA in Pistoia.
  • Sculptures inspired by animals and fairy tales.
  • References to Andersen, Perrault, and the Brothers Grimm.
  • Materials include marble, acrylic, and watercolor.
  • Colors reminiscent of Chinese silk paintings.
  • Exhibition text generated by ChatGPT (2024) on artist's instructions.
  • Themes include mythology, animism, and shamanism.

Entities

Artists

  • Helena Hladilová

Institutions

  • Galleria SpazioA
  • ChatGPT

Locations

  • Pistoia
  • Italy
  • Kroměříž
  • Czech Republic

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