• Jakub initially studied cultural theory before turning to glass
• He runs a studio with his partner Michaela Tomišková
• They plan to open a glassworks in Prague

Looking at the works of Jakub Janďourek, it is easy to forget that glass derives from sand; it is as if only air shaped these objects. Even the requisite fire vanishes from one's mind. His colour range consists of subtle, pastel tones giving a translucent coating to the forms, while the simplistic, neat contours are disrupted by organic curves. Despite his minimalist style, Jakub's works also have a certain playfulness at their core. "I just play with glass," he explains. "Sometimes, when working on a piece, I spot something peculiar, and regardless of my original plan, I stop and leave the object as it is." This open-mindedness, as opposed to sticking to rigid rules, makes his creations sophisticated.