Ondřej Navrátil
His First Toy
33.000 CZK
About the artwork
Ondřej Navrátil
Achilles in a Dress
2025
Wall Artwork
Hammered copper, opal cameo
64 × 40 × 2 cm
4,5 kg
Série: The Achilles in a Nutshell Series
This relief depicts the episode when Achilles was hidden in a girls’ temple by his mother before the Trojan War. He was eventually discovered through a clever ruse by King Odysseus, who scattered jewels and threw a sword among the veiled girls. The “girl” who reached for the sword was, of course, Achilles. The work features a cameo of a swan made from pink opal.
About author
Ondřej Navrátil (*1998) is a recent graduate of the sculpture studio at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. He is also a trained artistic blacksmith. His sculptures feature elements of storytelling. His work is strongly influenced by Greek mythology. Ondřej Navrátil develops his practice not only in classical materials such as marble, copper, and steel, but also explores new forms and combinations. His works have been presented at a number of exhibitions, and his approach ranks him among the prominent young talents of the Czech sculpture scene.
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