ABOUT US
Even when there are two. After solo projects, Filip and Lukáš, also known as Glassbrothers, got to the point where they created a common, unique identity HOUDEK.ART with their own manuscripts. Now they have changed the concept of their studio HG Atelier Design s.r.o. and moved purely to the art scene.
Together they create and present their unique pieces of art inspired by various themes. Among the most famous and today iconic works of these creators are those from the project Obsession - Obsession, inspired by world cycling. Filip and Lukáš present the Passion project, dedicated to motorsport. Be enchanted by´their creation…
One of the most distinctive figures on the contemporary Czech visual scene, Filip Houdek’s interdisciplinary work redefines the boundaries between art, design, and technological experimentation. Through his site-specific installations, luminodynamic objects, and experimental sculptures, he continuously tests the limits of materials and their interaction with space. His work reflects a profound interest in the perception of light, optical phenomena, and the relationship between static form and kinetic effect.
In the dialogue between glass, light, and movement, Houdek discovers new visual paradigms that oscillate between abstract aesthetics and precisely articulated structural concepts. Together with his brother, Lukáš Houdek, he forms an artistic duo that systematically explores the dynamics of materials in the context of space and optical perception. Their work balances between high-end design and gallery-based art, with extensions into architectural, scenographic, and lighting applications.
Houdek has established himself as a creator of monumental light compositions as well as more intimate experimental objects, in which he combines minimalist reduction with a rich symbolic narrative. He has collaborated with prestigious brands and institutions, including Baccarat, Vista Alegre, Louis Vuitton, Moser, Lasvit, Audemars Piguet, Horizon Yacht, and many others. His works are represented in significant private and gallery collections and resonate on the international stage, particularly in Monaco, Italy, Germany, and France.
A central element of Houdek’s work is light as a bearer of meaning—ranging from minimalist luminant objects to monumental light installations that redefine spatial perception. Among his most iconic works is the light object ARMSTRONG, part of the OBSESSION project, created in collaboration with his brother Lukáš. This piece explores the phenomenon of fame, controversy, and moral dilemmas.
His most significant work, however, is the PATRON sculpture—a monumental artefact that lies at the intersection of artistic sculpture and trophy design. Here, Houdek masterfully integrates brutalist geometry with meticulous craftsmanship. This hand-gilded object, designed for the Speed Festival, is not only a tribute to motorsport and its pioneers but also a profound reflection on the dynamics of competition and humanity’s obsession with speed. The PATRON sculpture has become an iconic symbol that redefines the traditional notion of an artistic object, with its robust materiality contrasting against the delicacy of precisely executed details.
His latest project, PASSION, bridges the worlds of art and motorsport, reflecting a fascination with speed, adrenaline aesthetics, and technological precision. In this series, Houdek interprets the visual identity of automotive culture through immersive light objects, sculptures, paintings, and spatial interventions, opening new possibilities for formulating mechanical dynamics as an artistic phenomenon.
Glass artist and designer Lukáš Houdek (b. 1988) graduated from the University of Applied Arts in Prague. He has experience working for international studios and famous glass brands like Moser as well as working with private clients. In HG ATELIER DESIGN he works as a designer with his brother Filip.
He looks for a combination of materials in his artwork. It is a dialogue between product design and fine art. He works on various projects from art direction to glass design. His work includes everyday products, gallery objects and limited series. He mostly returns to the most classic references of Czech glassmaking, which he connects with new stimuli. He tries to develop the technical and visual boundaries of the glass department. He has been awarded several times for his works.
He is very passionate about glass and light, traditional materials and high quality craftsmanship. He looks for new ways of using traditional glass elements and focuses on themes of pop culture and parody. Hyperboles and jokes are characteristic for him. His goal is to give things a spirit and create new interesting art objects. Together with his brother Filip, he forms the artistic duo GLASSBROTHERS working in the joint studio HOUDEK.ART. Their works have been presented in the most prestigious galleries and museums around the world.