Oldrich Voyta holds his MA in Footwear Design at Tomas Bata University in Zlin (TBU) and is currently pursuing his PhD in the Technology of Macromolecular Compounds at the Faculty of Technology at TBU. His research concentrates on women’s high-heeled shoes with a 3D cushioning membrane. Oldrich lived in Beijing, China, as a leading designer at VO5 Design Studio and Product Design & Technology Studio DeFacto for several years. For his design contributions to the Air-Purifier by ATMPBLUE project, he received the 1st Red Dot Award 2018. His work is regularly presented in the Czech Republic and worldwide: Beijing Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Milano Design Week, Consumer Electronic Show – CES in Las Vegas, etc. Oldrich is inspired by the beauty of the human body lines, based on their biomechanics systems.
Oldrich is also a graduate of the Dance Conservatory in Prague and has performed on stages in prestigious venues worldwide, including the National Theater in Prague and the National Center for the Performing Arts in China.
Photo by Bakus, Katsapov, Oldrich Voyta’s Archive
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This event is organized by the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences (SVU), New York Chapter, in partnership with Atelier 71 and Plus 421 Foundation.
