LUKÁŠ JABŮREK STUDIO

GLASS HAS A SOUL
AND WON'T JUST
DISAPPEAR

LUKÁŠ JABŮREK

I initially wanted to be an architect, but fate led me to glass. I first stepped into a glassworks at the art school in Nový Bor – the heat, the light, and the rhythm of the work completely captivated me. I realized that glass is a material that tells the truth. It reveals everything you put into it—emotion, gesture, thought.

I'm fascinated by glass for its purity, depth, and ability to tell stories. It is both hard and fragile, demanding complete concentration, respect, and humility. But when you give it those things, it rewards you with a play of light, an optical spectacle, and a unique atmosphere.

Every object must have its own story. Not just form and color, but an inner meaning, too. When I create, I often combine vibrant colors with demanding cuts—it's this precise work that gives each piece its character. I believe that high-quality artistic design can naturally become a part of a space without overpowering it.

Collaboration with master glassmakers is essential. Their skills are the foundation of every realization. With those I've worked with for a long time, we often understand each other without words—we share the same vision and standards for quality. I enjoy searching for new paths—in color, shape, and technique.

Whether it's a commission for a brand like Pilsner Urquell or a personal object for a collector, I always look for what the client wants to express with their choice. I believe that even a small, original glass object can carry something lasting—a story, an emotion, and an experience.

What brings me the most joy is when a piece makes sense on all levels—shape, light, craftsmanship, and idea all function as a whole. And then, the most important moment: when someone stops, looks at it, and something inside them is touched.

DESIGN | VISUALIZATION | DRAWINGS | PRODUCTION

WE CREATE UNIQUE CRYSTAL ARTWORKS,
DESIGN AND PROJECTS CUSTOMIZED TO THE CLIENT

CRYSTAL ARTWORKS

AWARDS & TROPHIES

GIFT SETS

COLLECTIONS FOR ARCHITECTS & INTERIOR DESIGNERS

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN FOR COMPANIES

DECORATIVE OBJECTS & BEVERAGE SETS

DESIGN AWARDS & COMPETITIONS

MINISTRY OF CULTURE OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC AWARD

2023 – As part of the Trends. Design. Production exhibition

GLASS CUTTING WORLD CUP

2023 – Third place in the designers' competition, machine cutting

GLASS CUTTING WORLD CUP

2022 – Second place in the designers' competition, machine cutting

TABLEWARE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

2019

GLETSCHERPRISE GLASKUNSTPREIS, PÖSCHL TABAK

2015 – First place for the design of snuff bottles

EUROPEAN GLASS EXPERIENCE

2014

CZECH GRAND DESIGN

2013 – Public's Choice Award

CZECH GRAND DESIGN

2012 – Nomination for Designer of the Year

GLETSCHERPRISE GLASKUNSTPREIS, PÖSCHL TABAK

2012 – First place for the design of snuff bottles

DESIGN PLUS, TRENDS

2012 – Ikebanos vase

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GLASS NEVER LIES, NOTHING HIDES

REPRESENTED IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS

Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague
Moravian Gallery in Brno
Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec nad Nisou
Art gallery Radnice Chomutov
Moser museum Karlovy Vary
Glass Museum Nový Bor
Collection of IGS Crystalex Nový Bor, Lemberk Castle
Museum für modernes Glas Öhringen, Germany
Waldmuseum Zwiesel, Germany

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2003 – St. Ignatius Church, Chomutov
2005 – Municipal Gallery Špejchar – Cellar, Chomutov
2007 – Hotel Leonardo, Prague (interior installation)
2007 – Galerie Gambit, Prague
2008 – Municipal Gallery Špejchar, Chomutov
2009 – Sun Gallery Spa Resort Sanssouci, Karlovy Vary
2014 – Moser Art Gallery Prague, Between Art and Craft
2015 – Galerie Nova Bratislava, Slovakia, Lukáš Jabůrek
2016 – Museum of Glass and Jewellery, Jablonec nad Nisou, Exhibition within an Exhibition
2018 – Moser Sales Gallery, Prague, retrospective exhibition of works for Moser
2021 – Preciosa Flagship Store Prague, Dolce Vita exhibition
2021 – Czech Centre Sofia, Bulgaria, Dolce Vita exhibition
2022 – House of Blue Blood Porcelain, Dubí, author's retrospective exhibition Dolce Vita
2022 – Preciosa Flagship Store Prague, Unique Cut Objects and Vases
2022 – Czech Centre Budapest, Hungary, Design without Borders

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE, INTERNSHIPS, AND STAYS

Artistic Director at Moser, a.s. glassworks
Curator at the Moser Art Gallery in Prague
Organization of the Ludwig Moser Award, an international art competition
Internship and collaboration with the National College of Art and Design in Dublin + Kate Design studio in Waterford, Ireland
Internship and collaboration with the Les Cristalleries de Saint Louis glassworks, France
Internship and collaboration with Glas Centrum Leerdam, Netherlands, focusing on glass melting and cutting, and artistic glass design
International Glass Symposium in Róna, Slovakia
International Glass Symposium (IGS), Nový Bor
Solo and joint exhibitions in the Czech Republic and abroad
Specialized lectures on the development of design, craftsmanship, and glassmaking