Bobaceramics

BOŽENA BRTKO CHANDOGOVÁ MA.

WELCOME TO MY CREATIVE WORLD

I grew up in a house surrounded by a garden, where my passion for observing and drawing the intricate details of plants and animals first took root. This early fascination with nature's subtleties has deeply influenced my creative journey. Today, my artistic process is a search for order within chaos — a quest to uncover hidden principles and patterns that bring harmony to the unpredictable.

I’ve always been captivated by the foundations of architecture: the symmetry of facades, the repetition of motifs, the logic behind technical drawings, and the structure of churches and monumental buildings. Mathematical concepts like fractals and the Fibonacci sequence are ever-present inspirations. These patterns transcend cultures, disciplines, and time, often guiding us unconsciously. They are universal, yet deeply personal.

My creative process reflects my inner world and life journey. It is a practice of observing systems and uncovering the rhythm within apparent disarray. I search for repetitions that evoke balance and symmetry — not only in material form but also on a personal, emotional level. Each piece I create represents an exploration of boundaries: the boundaries of material possibilities and the boundaries of self.

CERAMICS AS ALCHEMY

To me, ceramics is a form of alchemy — a transformative process where the fusion of elemental forces results in something entirely unexpected. The journey from raw material to finished form mirrors my own growth and self-discovery. Each creation embodies my beliefs, passions, and essence.

My work is not just about creating objects; it is a form of self-reflection. It is an ongoing pursuit of balance between opposites, a dialogue between control and spontaneity, precision and fluidity, jina and jan, a man and woman, a night and day, etc. This pursuit has shown me that the act of creation is inherently therapeutic. It is a process of healing, growth, and self-realization.

Through every curve, line, texture, and surface, I aim to invite you into this world of discovery, balance, and quiet wonder. Welcome to a space where chaos finds form, and creation becomes reflection.

BIOGRAPHY

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MA Božena Brtko Chandogová
Nad Ostrovom 783/2, Bratislava 84104, Slovensko

+421 911 816 146
bobabrtko@gmail.com
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EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

Pedagogické minimum	2002-2004 Psychologia, Arteterapia, Dejiny pedagogiky 2018 Záverečná štátnica
Akademický rok	2004 - 2007
Názov školy	Odbor šperku, keramiky a skla Národná univerzita Umenia a Dizajnu, Dublin, Ireland
Meno kurzu	Magister keramiky
Kvalifikácia	MA- Master of Art

Akademický rok	1999 - 2004
Názov školy	Vysoká škola Vytvarných Umenia a Dizajnu, Katedra Skla
Meno kurzu	Šperku a keramiky
Kvalifikácia	Bakalár keramiky Bakalár Užitkového Umenia

Akademický rok	2002 - 2003
Názov školy	Akadémia Umenia vo Wroclaw, Poľsko Oddelenia Voľnej keramickej tvorby Oddelenie priemyselného dizajnu keramiky
Meno kurzu	Voľná tvorba – Ad./ Inst. K. Rospondek Priemyselný keramický dizajn - Ad./ Inst . J. Drzewiecky

Akademický rok	1994 - 1998
Názov školy	Stredná Škola Užitkového Umenia Josefa Vydru, Bratislava, Slovensko Katedra keramiky a porcelánu

EXHIBITIONS

2005	Írska súčasná keramika / www.irishcontemporaryceramics.ie
2006	"The Touch of Slovakia-Dotyk Slovenska" World Craft Council,Belgique Francophone Gallery, Belgium
2006	Keramika írsko- Dalkey Castle and Heritage Center, Plan Expo in Rds, Dublin, Ireland
2007	Stoke on Trent Ceramics Festival- 1.cena za dizajn, The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery Stoke on Trent, England-čajový servis Zero umiestneý v archíve múzea
2007	Viac ako hlina-Kremnica, Slovensko
2007	Irish Contemporary ceramics – National Museum of Ireland, Dublin
2008	Zelli Award 2008-Zelli porcelain Gallery, Chiltern Street, London
2008	International Triennial of Silicate Arts-Kecskemet, Maďarsko
2008	Ceramics at the Halward Gallery, Merion Square, Dublin, Ireland
2008	"Sculture in Context-socha v kontexte”, National Botanics Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
2011	Dizajn centrum, Bratislava - SATELIT- sólo výstava “organická keramika”
2012	Sólo výstava ÚĽUV galéria Šafáriovo námestie,Bratislava a ÚĽUV galéria Tatranská Lomnica
2024	Dizajnweek Bratislava Slovensko
2024	International Artist of Europe Award 2024, Florence, Italy

JOB POSITIONS

2007 - 2009	ceramic assistant Michele Hanan Ceramics
2007 - 2009	ceramic assistant Assistant Lisa Young and Ayelet Lalor
2016 - 2018	art therapist DSS Sibírka
2017 - 2022	ART teacher - art teacher-IB program Middle year program - GJH,Novohradská 3, Bratislava
2023 -	Tradesperson - insta: @bobaceramics Art therapy courses for children and adults
2023 - ongoing	Teaching Art classes at the private school IB Cobra in Bratislava