System of Coolness 2024
The first in a series of ironic objects inspired by the history of sacred architecture and the development of computer architecture. A computer fan placed in a gothic window may be a symbol of a new way of perceiving the spiritual world of modern man, which has already seeks different values and may look for a future in the world of technology rather than enlightenment by God. :::THE WORK IS STILL IN PROGRESS:::
Nest 09 2024
This project is a continuation of several of my previous works called NEST, which deal with the issue of surveillance in public space. This particular installation focuses on street poles and explores the morphology of objects typically found on such structures. I am interested in exploring the relationship between nature and technology, and therefore I have attempted a literal transfer of attributes from the natural realm to the world of technology, which in this case is meant to serve humans, but perhaps does the opposite. :::THE WORK IS STILL IN PROGRESS:::
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Jakub Geltner
Czechia
Jakub Geltner
Born 1981 in Karlovy Vary, lives and works in Prague, Czech Republic.
Education
2007 – 2013, Academy of Fine Arts, Prague, Czech Republic
2010 – 2011, Korean National University of Arts, Seoul, South Korea
2001 – 2004, Czech Technical Univesity in Prague, Faculty of Architecture, Prague, Czech Republic