About the artwork
Ondřej Navrátil
His First Toy
2025
Wall Artwork
Hammered steel, gold leaf, carnelian
32 × 41,5 cm
2,5 kg
Série: The Achilles in a Nutshell Series
In stock
This work captures Achilles’ earliest memory—a formative moment from his childhood when he was still playing with a duck. On his third birthday, his aunt Aphrodite gave him a toy that became his favorite—until he received his first bow and quiver from the centaur Chiron.
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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