Jakub Trajter's work delves into the intersection of physical and metaphysical realms, examining how abstract mathematical concepts and digital data shape our understanding of reality. His installations often juxtapose ecological concerns with economic indicators, using 3D printing technology to materialize these abstract relationships. Through his art, Trajter invites viewers to reflect on the human condition, the continuous cycle of chaos and order, and the delicate equilibrium that defines our existence.
Artistic Approach
Jakub Trajter employs unconventional materials and techniques to explore new understandings of space and three-dimensional forms. His early works focused on precise realizations in marble, granite, bronze, and wood, emphasizing the surface and aura of forms. Later, he transitioned to using metal waste, meticulously reworking materials to give them new shapes. Trajter's expressive-dramatic sculptures range from stark constructivist assemblies to dynamic baroque-like compositions, utilizing color and natural metal textures to accentuate fire marks and the passage of time. His repertoire includes ships, cosmic shapes, futuristic city visions, trees, fantastical beasts, birds, monsters, and figures conveying timeless meanings. His latest work revisits the bronze solitaire, creating a concept of "futuristic sculpture" that captures fleeting moments through multiple perspectives, evoking a sense of movement.
Education
Josef Vydra School of Applied Arts, Bratislava
Specialization: Stone Sculpture
Mentor: Academic Sculptor Vojtech Pohanke
1998 - 2002
Academy of Fine Arts and Design, Bratislava
Department of Sculpture
Focus: Sculpture, Object, and Installation
Mentor: Prof. Juraj Meliš
2002 - 2008
Residencies
Cité d'art, Paris
Creative Residency
2007
Professional Experience
Freelance Sculptor
Establishment of Trajter Sculpture Studio
Engagements: Interior Design, Collaborations with Architectural Studios (A1, GutGut )
Post-2008
Contributions to Exhibitions and Collections
Active participation in group and solo exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Asia
Works featured in public spaces and private collections nationally and internationally
Post-2008
World Expo Milan
Collaborative and Solo Projects
2015
Competitions and Awards
Martin Benka Award for Young Visual Artist
2015
Memorial to the Revolution of 1989
1st Place
2018
National Bank of Slovakia - Imrich Karvaš Sculpture
2nd Place
2018
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
3rd Place
2018
Recent Work and Collaborations
Collaboration on Slovak Pavilion at Expo Milan
With T. Berka
2015
Competitions with Architectural Collective
B. Lackovič, E. Zatlukaj
2018
Featured collection
contact for sales or exhibition questions of the gallerist
Frances Sinkowitsch
+1 (305) 793-8315
Sinkowitschf@gmail.com
Blog posts
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