<a href="https://www.hurda.cz/en/">Libor Hurda</a> describes himself as both an artist and a blacksmith. This Czech sculptor, who lives in the small town of <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/393+01+Pelhrimov,+Czechia/@50.4905491,12.1359615,7z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x470ce5cdcbeae7a3:0xca8fe99b68e9e9f7!8m2!3d49.4306207!4d15.222983">Pehlrimov</a>, makes large metal sculptures that often add a playful fancifulness to practical objects, such as this fully functional staircase railing that shows a tired laborer hauling it into place.

I'm especially taken with this door. The flying man of nebulous form holds open a window. It would be ideal for a classroom, especially for an art classroom.

This more somber piece shows actress Audrey Hepburn swinging, magically held aloft by two birds.

This life-size gunslinger will draw out paired wine bottles appropriate for any meal.-via <a href="https://twitter.com/Marilyn_Res">Marilyn Terrell</a>#sculptures #LiborHurda

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