Metal Trail

Patrik Rybnický contacted us when we still had one vacancy for the symposium. He explained that we had never featured an artist from Slovakia and that he would love to represent his country at the event, although he may be too young. We asked him for his proposal, explaining that his age is not an issue with us. He sent several photographs of his work. We asked him to send his proposal, despite his suggestion of free creation. In the end, he sent a design of a beautiful rose, asking whether this would be sufficient for an invitation. We were satisfied.

He sent standard requirements for material and tools. When we posted the Facebook challenge in response to the cancellation by the Czech artist, Patrik was worried whether his invitation was still valid. We assured him that our arrangement stands. We only had problems with the flight ticket because all flights were in the early hours of the morning, leaving little time for sleeping. Being so young, Patrik Rybnický had no problem with this.

He worked incredibly hard the entire week and worked as a team player, not just for himself. When Latifa Sayadi needed help, he helped her. When the Austrian artist, Katarina Mörth needed help with the structure under her wooden bench, he helped her too. Whenever help was needed, Patrik Rybnický was there to help. The belt in the power hammer he used broke in the middle of the week. As the Industrial School does not use this tool in their tuition, they did not have a replacement belt. However, we were lucky because Václav Holer, who participated in 2015 and was helping Jim Lapaso this year, was able to repair the broken belt and Patrik Rybnický could finish his Rose. Unfortunately, he had to leave during the closing ceremony on Friday evening to catch his flight back to Slovakia.

Find the artwork on GPS 50.4173353N, 14.9118486E

For more information on this artist see:

https://www.facebook.com/patrik.rybnicky

https://www.instagram.com/16_patrick_06/