Oxidized and corroded metal beer and gas tanks get a second chance at life, thanks to Suška’s vision – the opportunity to become a piece of art. Suška envisions something the ordinary eye might not ever see. This is the genius of his work. In these gigantic pieces, he imagines patterns – most stemming directly from nature, while others are extracted from textile and fashion designs. While he has excelled in the areas of metal and glasswork, he astounds when using natural objects in a more organic state. Tree trunks are one of his mediums of choice. Some of the titles are Rusty Flowers, Wood, and Universes. He does not shy away from large-scale sculptures. As a matter of fact, it appears as though he welcomes the challenge. The challenge goes far beyond the object itself – while large in stature, what’s captivating is his ability to create a new narrative for these objects. In this way, his mission becomes being a storyteller carving new timelines and chapters.
In his pieces, one feels the rebirth of something on the verge of dying, as if he’s imbued life into something where life was on its way out. Perhaps Suška is equal parts alchemist and healer. There’s a sense of Shiva the destroyer and Brahma the creator in his creative process. It’s refreshing to witness an artist care about the cycle of life in such a meaningful and intimate fashion. Alchemists John Dee and Edward Kelley surely would have collaborated with Suška had he been alive during the reign of Rudolf II – alchemists are like birds of a feather, gathering on the branches of the same tree. Inspiration happens without warning, on the fly, even. “I get the ideas when I’m on the move, like when walking or on a train. Preferably when implementation is very complicated.” When asked who his muses are, Suška is quick to respond, “My wife and nature all around.”
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