What are the core topics of her work? How does she collaborate with science? What is her relationship with development? And what exactly is Cukrouš?
“Cukrouš is a large, nearly six-meter-tall sculpture that you can walk through. It’s part architecture, part sculpture, part plant, and part creature – a conglomerate of all these elements,” says Čihařová.
In the podcast, you’ll hear more about the entire process behind the piece – from the open call and competition to its final realization. Linda also explains how ecological thinking plays a fundamental role in her practice, which became central to Cukrouš as well:
“If there are homes for people, there should be homes for nature too,” she explains.
Cukrouš is not only a visual or symbolic object – it is also meant to become a living structure and habitat for other organisms. Its final form remains open: over time, it will be interwoven with living plants, which the artist will gradually integrate into the construction. Linda intentionally leaves the outcome to a collaboration with nature itself.
The podcast also follows the evolution of her work across various media – from video art to ceramic reliefs and large-scale installations. She discusses several of them in detail, reflecting on how her connection to landscape and attentive listening to the environment continue to shape her artistic approach.
Cukrouš will be on view during Prague Art Week 2025, where Art Cukrovar will be part of the official program.
