Education & Training
Terezie
Kusbach Kolářová earned her B.A. in Painting from Ostrava University
(2000–2005, under Prof. Daniel Balabán) and her M.A. from Brno
University of Technology’s Faculty of Fine Arts (2005–2008, under Prof.
Martin Mainer). Further studies include art therapy at Palacký
University (2009–2010) and postgraduate training in restoration of
paintings and polychrome sculptures at Prague Academy of Fine Arts
(2012–2014, under Prof. Karel Stretti)
Her
academic journey also featured a pivotal residency at the Academy of
Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava (2003, with Prof. Ivan Csudai),
alongside language and fashion design education in Brno during her
earlier years
Professional Experience
Since
2015, Terezie has worked independently in Prague as a painter and mural
restorer. Prior roles include art therapy in Brno (Masaryk Cancer
Institute, retirement homes), and stage painting at the National Theatre
and Goose on a String Theatre (2006–2009)
Her active exhibition history spans individual and group shows:
Solo exhibitions
include Prague’s KolbenSpace (2024), Benešov’s MALBA (2018), Lisbon’s
Gallery Colorida (“FIRES”, 2011), and numerous Brno exhibitions such as
“SURVIVE” (2012) and “CAIRO” (2007)
Group presentations
feature the DOX “SALON MALBA” (2012), Prague and Ostrava showcases, and
exhibitions at Pragovka Gallery (EXCEL 2023, KO‑LABORACE 2021)
Artistic Practice
Terezie’s
large-scale canvases blend acrylic and oil, exploring spiritual,
natural, and cultural intersections. Drawing from travels in Egypt,
India, Israel, her work (e.g., One Night in Jerusalem 2013; SURVIVE
series 2014–2017) examines metaphysical dimensions through motives like
vegetation reclaiming human spaces, light, shadow, divine presence, and
the tension between civilization and nature
She
describes her paintings as portals to “magical, timeless spaces” where
human and divine converge — a theme echoed in her exhibition at
Pragovka’s E‑Factory, curated by Veronika Marešová
Instagram Presence
Terezie shares her evolving practice as a painter and mural restorer (@terezie_kol), based in Prague’s Pragovka art district
Terezie’s emphasis on transcendence, scale, and materiality aligns
strongly with Arte Laguna Prize’s embrace of diverse techniques and bold
formats. The competition’s support for large-scale installations and
painting makes it an ideal platform for her work.
Conclusion
With deep roots in academic painting, restoration, and cultural
exploration, Terezie Kusbach Kolářová brings a compelling blend of
technical skill, spiritual inquiry, and visual drama to the Arte Laguna
Prize. She aims to exhibit a major-scale, transformative painting that
bridges human and ecological realms — perfectly suiting the
competition’s criteria and fostering her growing international artistic
engagement.
