Julius Pelikán
1887–1969 (age 82)
Biography
Julius Pelikán, born in 1887 in Nové Veselí, chiseled emotion and tradition into sculpture, transforming stone and bronze into testimonials to Czech culture. His works often echoed the resilience and quiet dignity of the people he observed.
He created with a reverence for heritage until his passing in 1969, and his sculptures remain a dignified reminder of an artist who sought to honor humanity in solid form.