REFLECTIONS BY HELENA KROFTOVÁ LEISZTNER

Organised in the Vlašská kaple (Italian Chapel) under the auspices of H.E. Aldo Amati, Italian Ambassador and the Czech Ministry of Culture by Director of the Italian Cultural Institute, Dr. Giovanni Sciola. The exhibition was opened by Deputy Culture Minister, PhDr. Anna Matoušková, Countess Mathilda Nostitz, and Mr. Kamil Kosman, GRADE publisher.

The exhibition showcases reflections on the themes of Venice and Prague, man and woman, and the perception of nature. The works comprise oil paintings, sketches, examples of combined techniques and photographs with 3D effect.

The author has received a number of awards – amongst others she has showcased her work for the EU in Paris at La Coupole, received the international Limen Arte award from Italy, and the WCI – USA’s Marian Adair International Award.