Jan Falta glass artist and designer, born 1979 in the Czech Republic. At 14 years old Jan went to Nový Bor (SPŠ sklářská) traditional school for glass making. It was here that he studied the conception of art glass. Specialising in cold working, glass cutting and grinding. Jan remained a further two years at Nový Bor (VOŠ sklářská) ,the Higher professional glass school. Where he studied, Art glass creations.
Falta has a flexible and universal approach to glass. Jan creates and presents his work in Novy Bor, a traditional centre of Czech Glass Making.
Inspired by the natural elements that surround us. Jan delves deep into the beauty and diversity, the geometry and array of colours that sit within our everyday lives. It is no surprise that Cubism, Art Deco and principally pop art are his favourite art style.
Jan Falta Glass work has been exhibited through out Europe and worked with Jean-Michel Othoniel and the late Borek Sipek. His work has attracted the admiration of famous actors and musicians, Phil Collins and Sean Connery both have acquired his work.