Ľudmila Žilková is a visual artist and glass designer based in Northern Bohemia.

My primary medium is glass – a material that captures light, shapes space, and constantly transforms depending on the angle of view. In recent years, I have been intensely focused on hand-blown glass, where traditional craftsmanship meets experimentation and a continuous search for new forms of expression.

I see glass as a living material—it is meant to be understood, not controlled. It breathes, responds to its surroundings, follows the rhythm of light, and is pulled by gravity. Each piece is the result of an intuitive process, where the energy of hands, the power of fire, the material, and the idea behind it come together. I work with the tension between the material itself and the form we assign to it, between stability and constant transformation, to create works that not only shape space but also the way we perceive it.

My approach reflects a deep respect for craftsmanship passed down through generations. I believe in the value of precise detail and local, sustainable production that preserves the soul of the material and the stories of those who shape it. My work does not follow trends—it focuses on depth, timelessness, and an authentic dialogue between space, material, light, and the human experience.

I shape light, capture movement, and work with scale to create works that are not only seen but experienced with all senses.