This companion book to the documentary of the same name highlights the multifaceted nature of
Maria Bartuszova's art a body of work which lies within a symbiosis between tranquility and
the vibrant vitality of meaning and emotion. The book draws upon conversations conducted during
the making of the documentary encompassing personal recollections academic analyses and
individual reflections upon the poignancy of the work of Bartuszová. This multidisciplinary
approach juxtaposes the expressive serenity of Bartuszova's sculptures with the dynamism of
ideas and intra-actions inspiring surprising and thought-provoking responses among those
within the cultural sphere and beyond. The book also features original quotes in English
Czech German Italian Polish and Slovak alongside a selection of lesser-known works by
Bartuszová and contemporary artists ranging from emerging talents to established names. Ruth
Noack: "We have yet to understand the full depth and relevance of Mária Bartuszová's
contribution to the world but the research into her work and its international exposition are
gaining momentum consequently this companion book to Zuzana Krialkovi¿ová's documentary film
Stillness in Motion. Conversations on Mária Bartuszová can itself be regarded as a companion to
other takes on the artist's oeuvre." With Cecilia Alemani Ka Te Blaová Maria Chapman Agata
Jakubowska Pavel Karous Miroslav Kleban Gräyna Kulczyk Joanna Mytkowska Ruth Noack Bojana
Peji¿ Ivona Raimanová Kasia Redzisz Zora Rusinová Lucia G. Stach Boris Vaitovi¿ Silvia
Van Espen and others.
