František Felix

František Felix (b.1997, Czech Republic) Prague-based painter who has continuously challenged the conventional boundaries of wall-mounted painting. This persistent tension between painting and space has deeply influenced the direction of his work. Nevertheless, the traditional painting or wall-mounted image remains central to his practice.

Today, František’s approach is increasingly centred on the process of making and engaging with a wide range of materials. Often, an illogically slow or unconventional solution in the crafting process proves more compelling than a faster, more rational one. He embraces a DIY mindset that values function over perfection or beauty, creating a playful “ugly-cute” aesthetic where new forms and visual qualities can emerge.

Accidents and obstacles in the studio are not setbacks, but essential tools—opportunities to slow down, observe, learn, and reflect. Each material carries its own sense of temporality, whether rooted in nature or shaped by human intervention. Similarly, each technique used to manipulate a material creates a unique context in time and space.

František’s current focus lies in designing and constructing spaces and installations that invite exploration and self-expression, while also fostering a sense of comfort and conviviality.

Date of residency: 1. 4.2025 – 30. 4.2025

EDUCATION

2024   Academy of Fine Arts in Prague – MgA – painting studio of Robert Šalanda, Lukáš Machalický

2022   Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten, Den Haag (Autonoom)

2020   Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto (Painting)

EXHIBITIONS

2025   Haven, Shelter Art Space, Alexandria, Egypt

2024   We All Wish to Be Stargazers, atelier dyptich, Prague, Czech Republic

2024   Parádní kousek, SPZ Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic

2023   Grey Aftermath, Sklad M1, Prague, Czech Republic

2022   Ennui, SVĚTOVA 1, Prague, Czech Republic

2022   To Give A Dog a Name, Billytown, Den Haag, The Netherlands

2020   Hoří mi květ, SVĚTOVA 1, Prague, Czech Republic

2019   Space Where Dreams are Formed, one-day exhibition after a month stay in a classroom of Scio School, Svídnická 506, Prague, Czech Republic