The open call by Artist's Hero to participate in a competition for a sculpture in the atrium of the Kasselbauer residence in the center of Bratislava marked the beginning of my journey toward my first permanently installed public sculpture.
At the same time, this commission was an important milestone in the evolution of my own work. From the initial vision, through refining the model and technical preparation, all the way to execution, it was a complex project and creative collaboration for which I am grateful, and one that brought advancement to both parties—myself personally and the developer Proxenta.
Róbert Palúch
visual artist, sculptor
Implementing a work of art into a development project is often a challenge, especially when there is a lack of specific experience in connecting the art and business environments. In the case of the Kesselbauer residential project in Bratislava, however, the entire process went exceptionally smoothly thanks to the collaboration with Marek Jakúbek and his Artist’s Hero.
Marek guided us through the whole process – from organizing the open call and selecting a suitable artist, through finalizing the artwork's design, to its final installation. The result is the sculpture "Krídla" by Róbert Palúch, which now adorns the atrium of the Kesselbauer project in the center of Bratislava. This piece symbolizes movement and flight, beautifully complementing the architecture and atmosphere of the entire space.
What I appreciate most is that Artist's Hero is able to connect the world of art with business in a way that makes sense for both sides. We supported a young Slovak artist while simultaneously enriching our project with a value-driven and aesthetic dimension.
If you are looking for a partner to help bring art into your spaces with sensitivity and professionalism, I can wholeheartedly recommend Artist’s Hero.
Monika Hamed
Director of Marketing & PR, Proxenta
Collaboration with Artist's Hero on the Silent Metamorphosis exhibition was a great pleasure. I appreciate both their approach and the very idea of bringing art into broader awareness and to places that were not originally intended for presenting art, thereby reaching people who can be enriched by art in this setting.
Photo credit: Bára Alex Kašparová