Karel Machálek
Sculptor | Musician
Aleutian Soft Metal
A piece of bronze cast aside on a shop floor; a twisted fragment of steel, removed from the engine room of a boat; a handful of sea-smoothed stones found along the beach — these are the simple elements of Karel Machálek's art.
Taken up, they are transformed by heat and pressure — the timeless tools of the welder and of Nature — and brought to life.
The resulting works reflect a wide range of styles and themes. Some have an otherworldly cold density, a sense of time frozen and held captive. Others have a soft, dreamlike quality with shapes melted and folded into human form...
Found Objects Transformed
ART OF THE SEA
FISHERMAN MONUMENT
BIG ART
HOUSEHOLD ART
CZECH ART PRODUCTION
OUTDOOR ART
RELIGIOUS ART
SOFT METAL
CATALOGUE
CALENDAR 2009
CALENDAR 2010
Aleutian Electrocution is an annual weekend-long event held during the summer in Unalaska, Alaska. It is a place where participants have an opportunity to experience and engage in radical self-expression and inclusion in a unique Alaskan environment. Organized entirely by passionate volunteers, the art and entertainment at the event is intended to be interactive and create a transformative experience for the community. Attendees are encouraged to contribute to the whimsical atmosphere by participating
(rather than merely spectating) in the festivities. Bringing creative costumes, art, games, and refreshments to share are very much appreciated!
