In the first episode of LOOP, we welcome Magdaléna Roztočilová, an artist primarily focused on sculpture. Her work moves fluidly between figuration, abstraction, and surreal dreamscapes. You can currently see her sculptures at the Bytová kultura (Domestic Culture) exhibition at Sotheby’s International Realty, where they boldly contrast with the furnishings of a functionalist apartment.
In the interview, Magdaléna describes her artistic approach as a dialogue, one that becomes meaningful when her works inhabit spaces with people who actively interact with them. This contact, she explains, strengthens her sense of purpose and meaning in art.
“It actually feels incredibly natural to me, because that’s exactly how I create my pieces. I see my practice as a kind of dialogue,” she says. “My work has never been about a one-sided gallery monologue. That feels artificial to me in some way, and I much prefer thinking about my pieces as something someone will engage with. That’s when it becomes meaningful that, to me, is the very purpose of art. When you’re surrounded by objects that inspire you.” Roztočilová’s works often find their place in interior spaces, becoming a natural part of everyday life.
In the episode, you’ll also learn where the artist draws inspiration for the form and vocabulary of her sculptures, how she approaches formal aspects of her practice, and what challenges and constraints come with working in sculpture. She also reflects on how sculptural work relates to collecting, both in the Czech Republic and internationally.
Magdaléna Roztočilová’s works are featured in the second installment of the Bytová kultura series at Sotheby’s International Realty, alongside black-and-white pieces by David Krňanský, Tereza Zelenková, and Daniel Vlček. More from the Bytová kultura series will follow during Prague Art Week 25.
