Hynek Martinec (1980) Czech Republic

artist

Hynek Martinec is one of the most accomplished artists of the Czech contemporary art scene. After his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, Prague, he left for Paris (2005 – 2007) and since 2007 has been living in London. He received the prestigious BP Young Artist Award (2007) for his hyperrealistic portraits. His paintings are inspired by Old Masters and/or photographs, which link the past with the future, using modern technologies.