Meet the Maker

Michal Bačák

Illustrator

Although he originally studied product and graphic design, Michal Bačák is now one of the most distinctive Czech illustrators. You could have seen his illustrations featured in all kinds of newspapers, books and magazines, as well as on porcelain, furniture, walls or other objects. He often collaborates with designers and brands – he worked on projects with the DECHEM studio, Preciosa or Hermés. 

He is also proof that art and sense of humour go well together. Often, what looks like a realistic illustration, is – upon closer inspection – a hidden joke or an invention of his imagination. Because of the combination of natural and scientific motives with dreamy elements, his work often feels like magic realism. And we very much like getting lost in his imagination.

EXHIBITIONS:

2014 Křehký gallery on Designblok
2019 Art Gallery in Hodonín
OKOLO exhibition in Art House Prague
COMPETITIONS:

Elle Deco International Design Award
Czech Grand Design Award
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Big life questions

WHAT WOULD YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHY TITLE BE?

Freedom.

HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SPEND YOUR SUNDAY AFTERNOONS?

In the garden.

IF YOU COULD PICK ONE PERSON TO SHOW YOU THEIR ARTISTIC SKILLS, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY?

What about the man, but what about the One who did it all around us in six days.

WHAT OR WHO HAS INSPIRED YOU LATELY AND WHY?

In my work I am most inspired by the universe and our world within it.

WHAT MUSIC OR BOOKS ARE YOU LISTENING TO/READING THESE DAYS? WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE MUSICIANS/WRITERS?

First of all, I would like to say that music is exactly what I need when I create. It's an essential part of me. Silence bothers me. Most of the time I listen to the tones of baroque music.

WHAT ALBUM OR SONG WOULD YOU CHOOSE AS THE SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR PERSONAL LIFE OR CREATIVE PROCESS?

The Lyreman, Franz Schubert.

WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR WORK/DESIGN, DO YOU THINK OF ANY SPECIFIC EMOTIONS?

Joy, gratitude and trust.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PLACES?

Hanácké Slovácko