Blue Sculpture ‘Coral Reef II’ by Ivana Mašitová

Breathtaking blue sculpture ‘Coral Reef II’ (2023) made by Czech glass artist Ivana Mašitová is a mesmerising edifice of kiln-cast glass that has been hand cut and polished to a perfectly undulating finish.

Crafted in a striking deep blue colour, the piece draws inspiration from the intricate beauty of underwater coral formations, translating the rhythm and pulse of the ocean into solid glass. Its polished surfaces shimmer with light, revealing depth and brilliance, while the organic form evokes tidal regularity.

As with all of Mašitová’s work, ‘Coral Reef II’ reflects the rich tradition of Czech glassmaking combined with a contemporary artistic vision, resulting in a sculpture that is both visually captivating and emotionally resonant.

Perfect for modern interiors or curated art collections, it stands as a tribute to nature’s elegance and the artist’s technical mastery.

Blue Sculpture – Artist

Artist Ivana Mašitová was born in Česká Lípa in 1961. She carries on the multi-generational legacy of Czech glass, which is so imbued with personal wonder and precise mastery.

She began her glass journey at the Historic Glassmaking School in Kamenický Šenov (1976–1980), the world’s oldest glass institution, before advancing to the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague (1980–1988), where she studied under the legendary duo Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová

Mašitová is celebrated for her bold, voluminous cast-glass sculptures. Her pieces, both organic and architectural in form, achieve a uniquely tactile and spatial poetry. She has often been praised as one of Libenský’s most gifted students, whose quiet ingenuity and rigorous skill reflect the discipline engraved on her by her mentors. While still being a standard bearer for the Czech glass movement, Mašitová brings original flair and her own unique creative vision.

Her work is internationally admired and can be found in renowned institutions – among them: the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Corning Museum of Glass in New York, the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo, and the National Gallery and Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague.

Exhibitions across continents—from Japan to the United States, Germany to Australia—have showcased her vivid, elemental forms. Of note: her recognition as Artist of the Month (December 2021) by the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass, and a Bronze Medal for her work “Royal” at the Florence Biennale in 2021—testaments to both her technical command and harmonic emotional resonance.

Ivana Mašitová’s practice sits at the convergence of tradition and innovation. In her hands, cast glass is more than material—it is a shimmering dialogue between light and form, memory and motion, rooted in Czech craftsmanship yet reaching outward toward the evolutionary horizon.

Ivana Mašitová Artist Statement

Ivana Mašitová is a leading Czech glass artist internationally recognised for her cast glass sculptures. A former student of the legendary professor Stanislav Libenský, she carries forward the legacy of the Czech studio glass through her refined technique and creative vision.

Her current work explores organic, nature-inspired forms—waves, leaves, fans—transformed into vibrant monochromatic glass sculptures. Using kiln casting, cutting, matting and polishing, she creates pieces that radiate purity, balance, and depth.

Mašitová’s artworks are featured in prominent museum collections worldwide, including the Victoria and Albert Museum (London), the Corning Museum of Glass (New York), the National Museum of Modern Art (Tokyo), and the National Gallery in Prague.

She continues to work independently in her art studio in Prague, Bohemia, the Czech Republic, creating timeless sculptural works that merge tradition with contemporary expression.