The Defense of Colored Pencils in 2005

The overview of the projects The Defense of Colored Pencils in 2005. At every project you will find references to other photo-galleries, details of the drawings and more detailed information.

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The Defense of Colored Pencils in benefit for the children patients in Motol Hospital

Prague, The Industrial Palace in Prague Showground
December, 10^th – 18t^h, 2005

In the Industrial palace in Prague Showground, Marie Brozova created a drawing "The Fairy-tale Forest", that was donated to the children's oncology and hematology clinic in Motol Hospital. The public drawing of this drawing was taking part in the cultural program organized by the Dobry Den Agency accompanying "The Fairy Christmas" fair arranged by Incheba Praha.

You could see the record drawing "St. George Killing the Dragon of Winter" created in July 2005 in Konopiste (see below) for the first time at this exhibition that was registered by Dobry Den Agency and included in the Czech Book of Records.

The winner of the art contest in drawing with colored pencils was eleven year old Eliska Kolomaznikova from Prague.

See also:

Photo album of the event
Close view of the drawing
Actual size detail samples
Marie Brozova's memoir of the event

Links

• Haima, association for help to children with blood formation disorder www.haima.cz
• Dobry Den Agency, www.dobryden.cz
• Incheba Praha, www.incheba.cz

Event publicity

• an article in Sip journal, Dec.,12^th 2005

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The Defense of Colored Pencils in the Research Library

Pilsen, The Reaseach Library of Pilsen Region
2^nd – 11^th 2005

In the Research Library of Plzen Region, Marie Brozova became inspired by the enervating air of the place and created the drawing "The Book of Life". Thanks to the Library, the project had wonderful publicity that attracted a large number of visitors.

See also:

Photo album of the event
Close view of the drawing
Actual size detail samples
Marie Brozova's memoir of the event

Links

• More about the library at www.svkpl.cz

Special thanks to

• Dr. Ivana Horakova, the deputy head of the library, for the active help with arranging the event.

Event publicity

• TV Nova, news, Nov, 10^th 2005
• TV Prima, regional news, Nov, 10^th 2005
• The Czech Broadcasting, station Praha, the interview in the program What are you interested in. Nov, 7^th 2005
• The Czech Broadcasting, station Plzen Region, the interview, Nov, 3^rd 2005
• The article in Plzen Journal, Nov, 3^rd 2005
• The article in Plzen Journal, Nov, 11^th 2005
• The article in Pravo Journal, Nov, 11^th 2005

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The Defense of Colored Pencils in Hradec Kralove

Hradec Kralove, Velke namesti Square
October, 2^nd – 9^th 2005

Marie Brozova worked in Hradec Kralove, in front of the Sun Tearoom on her drawing, "The Forbidden Fruit" inspired by local art nouveau architecture. Her public drawing was blessed by warm Indian-Summer weather.

See also:

Close view of the drawing
Actual size detail samples
Marie Brozova's memoir of the event

Links

• More information: www.slunecnicajovna.cz

Special thanks to

• to the owner of the tearoom, Ms. Petra Cervena, who invited the project to Hradec Kralove

Event publicity

• an article in Hradec journal (Oct, 6^th 2005)
• an article in Velke Popovice newsletter (October 2005)

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The Defense of Colored Pencils in the Hussite Spirit

Tabor, Zizkovo Namesti Square
September, 5^th – 11^th 2005

Marie Brozova created the drawing, "The Warrior Zizka’s Oak" in Zizkovo Namesti Square in Tabor. Jan Zizka was a hero of her childhood, as the warrior who fought against a corrupted Catholic Church in the Middle Ages and never lost a battle. The public drawing culminated during the Tabor Middle Ages Festival, visited by ten thousand people.

See also:

Photo album of the event
Close view of the drawing
Actual size detail samples
Marie Brozova's memoir of the event

Links

• The city of Tabor, www.tabor.cz

Special thanks to

• Ms. Stranska for great help with carrying out the project
• Jan Kunik for our lodging

Event publicity

• The Czech Broadcasting, station Praha, the interview with Jirina Perinova, Sept, 5^th 2005)
• The Czech Broadcasting, station Tabor, Sept, 7^th 2005
• an article in Tabor newsletter, Sept, 7^th 2005
• an article in Palcat weekly, Sept, 9^th 2005
• an article in Tabor newsletter, Sept, 9^th 2005

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Recap of The Defense of Colored Pencils in Prague Old Town Square

Prague, The Old Town Square
August, 27^th – 28^th 2005

After more than a year, The Defense of Colored Pencils returned to Prague's Old Town Square, where Marie Brozova first mounted her project. The public drawing of the drawing, "The Sea of Silence" was followed by the exhibition of her drawings and photo-documentation of her traveling project..

"The Sea of Silence" was completed a year later in Pelhrimov, during the Festival of Records and Curiosities.

See also:

Close view of the drawing
Actual size detail samples
Marie Brozova's memoir of the event

Event publicity

• live interview in Czech Broadcasting, station Praha, with Svetla Magni in the program Good Morning (August 26^th 2005)

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The Defense of Colored Pencils at the 15th Meridian

Jindrichuv Hradec, 15th Meridian
August 9^th – 16^th 2005

The Defense of Colored Pencils in Jindrichuv Hradec was held under the patronage of the city mayor Karel Matousek, who opened the public drawing with his speech. Marie Brozova drew "The Local Meridian" in front of the Pension 15^th Meridian, that was inspired by this beautiful historic city. The public drawing was followed by an exhibition of her drawings in the pension hall and cafe.

See also:

Photo album of the event
Close view of the drawing
Actual size detail samples
Marie Brozova's memoir of the event

Links

• Pension 15^th Meridian www.15polednik.cz
• the city of Jindrichuv Hradec www.jh.cz

Special thanks to

• the city mayor Karel Matousek for the patronage under the Defense of Colored Pencils and for his opening speech
• Pension On the 15^th Meridian for the invitation to Jindrichuv Hradec and Ms Lada Cvrckova for immense help with arranging the project.

Event publicity

• TV Prima, report about the beginning of public drawing in regional news (Aug, 9^th 2005)
• an article in Jindrichuv Hradec Journal, Aug, 10^th 2005
• an article in Jindrichuv Hradec Journal, Aug, 12^th 2005
• an article in Jindrichuv Hradec Journal, Aug, 15^th 2005
• an article in Jindrichuv Hradec Journal, Aug, 17^th 2005

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The biggest drawing drawn by colored pencils in history

The Konopiste Castle
July 20^th – 31^st 2005

The biggest drawing ever drawn by colored pencils (1189 × 1682 mm) "St. George Killing the Dragon of Winter" Marie Brozova drew in front of the entrance gate to the Konopiste Castle. It was registered by Dobry Den Agency in the Czech Book of Records. Guinness book of records in London asked for the documentation of the project.

See also:

Photo album of the event
Close view of the drawing
Marie Brozova's memoir of the event

Links

• More about the Konopiste Castle: www.zamek-konopiste.cz
• Dobry Den Agency: dobryden.cz

Event publicity

• an article in Benesov Journal, Jul 25^th 2005
• an article in Benesov Journal, Jul 28^th 2005
• an article in Mlada Fronta Today, Jul.29^th 2005
• an article in Mlada Fronta Today, Jul 30^th 2005

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The Defense of Colored Pencils in Kutna Hora

Kutna Hora, exhibition in the Good Tearoom
July 3^rd – 31^st 2005

Kutna Hora, Corpus Christi Chapel in front of the St. Barbara Cathedral
July 9^th – 17^th 2005

Marie Brozova opened her exhibition in the Good Tearoom in Jungmann Square in Kutna Hora. Ondrej Smeykal playing the didgeridoo accompanied the opening day.

In July, from 9th until 17th Marie Brozova worked on the drawing, " The Light Deep Down in the Earth" inspired by the mysterious world of silver mines in Kutna Hora. The public drawing took place in front of the Corpus Christi Chapel near the St. Barbara Cathedral. Besides drawing, there was a large exhibition of drawings in the Chapel visited by tourists from all around the world who easily understand her work, because it speaks a universally comprehensible language.

See also:

Photo album of the event
Close view of the drawing
Actual size detail samples
Marie Brozova's memoir of the event

Links

• More about Kutna Hora at www.kutnahora.cz or www.kh.cz
• More about The Good Tearoom www.dckh.cz

Special thanks to

• Ms Eva Godlewska and Mr Jan Drchal for help with arranging the project

Event publicity

• The Czech Broadcasting, station Kutna Hora, the interview, Jul, 7^th 2005
• an article in Obzory Kutnohorska weekly, Jul 18^th 2005

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AniFest 2005 hosting The Defense of Colored Pencils

Trebon, Masarykovo namesti Square
May, 5^th – 11^th 2005

Marie Brozova drew in the historical Masarykovo namesti Square in Trebon,a drawing titled "Watersprite’s Household" despite bad weather with snow, rain and a hailstorm. The Defense of Colored Pencils took part in the International Festival of Animated Films AniFest 2005.

See also:

Photo album of the event
Close view of the drawing
Actual size detail samples
Marie Brozova's memoir of the event

Links

• More about Anifest at www.anifest.cz

Event publicity

• TV Prima, interview in regional news May, 10^th 2005
• an article in Mlada Fronta Today, May, 9^th 2005
• an article in Trebonsky svet, May, 23^rd 2005

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The exhibition to the Mother’s Day

Prague, Letnany
May 2005

In Prague Letnany Shopping Center the exhibition of Marie Brozova’s drawings decorated the virtual cafe on the Mother’s Day. The cultural program was led by actresses Kveta Fialova and Nada Konvalinkova.

See also:

Photo album of the event
Close view of the drawing – "Music"
Actual size detail samples

Info

• More about the event at the official website of the Letnany Shopping Center www.oc-letnany.cz (see "Proběhlé akce", Past Events)

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The Defense of Colored Pencils in Pisek

Pisek, Municipal Library
March, 12^th – 19^th 2005

Czech town Pisek invited the project Defense of Colored Pencils into the Municipal Library, where Marie Brozova created in public drawing titled “The Moon over the River” inspired by this beautiful city. Marie Brozova was very warmly accepted by local people and after her project claimed: "My South-Bohemians understand me."

See also:

Photo album of the event
Close view of the drawing
Actual size detail samples
Marie Brozova's memoir of the event

Links

• More about the city of Pisek www.mesto-pisek.cz

Special thanks to

• whole Kunik family for lodging during the project and thanks to all the librarians in Municipal Library, who created wonderful atmosphere for the public drawing.

Event publicity

• The Czech Broadcasting – Ceske Budejovice Region – interview with the host Pavla Kuchtova
• Live interview in Radio Prachen
• an article in Listy Pisecka journal, March 14^th 2005
• an article in Listy Pisecka journal, March 15^th 2005
• an article in Listy Pisecka journal, March 16^th 2005
• an article in Postrehy weekly, March 16^th 2005

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Unconventional Defence of Colored Pencils in a church

Chotoviny near Tabor, St. Peter and Pavel Church
February 20^th, 2005

Thanks to the invitation of parish priest Jan Kunik, Marie Brozova exhibited her drawings in Chotoviny Church and made a small show of public drawing in Chotoviny parish afterwards.

See also:

Close view of the drawing
Actual size detail samples

Special thanks to

• parish priest Jan Kunik for arranging the unconventional public drawing and exhibition.