BIOGRAPHY Roman Šedina (*1982) traverses the boundaries of art and design fields. He has long been exploring the format of the vessel, primarily monumental hand-thrown vases or bowls in his interpretation. The labor-intensive and physically demanding process, without which such an artifact would not exist, he then deconstructs—deforming, crushing, or even breaking the vessels. The resulting form often features striking glazes, with metallic shades from his own formulas becoming characteristic for him. Roman's large vases are owned by public and private collections at home and abroad. He has won numerous awards for his works, many of which can be seen in Czech and European galleries and museums. In addition, he has launched several art projects that aspire to become independent collections, including LIFE OF VASE (2017 to present), based on collaborations with selected artists, designers and other creative personalities.

COLLECTIONS
The Museum of Decorative Arts, Prague, CZ
Moravian Gallery in Brno, CZ
Porzellanikon Selb, D
Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre, LV
Keramikmuseum, Westerwald, D
The Zepter Gallery, Belgrade, RS & Private collections

AWARDS 2025 / Czech Grand Design 2024 Nominee – Photographer of the Year
Ondřej Holub (Photographs for Roman Šedina) 2021 / Designblok Awards 2021 Nominee, CZ 2020 / Selected for the HOMO FABER project of the Michelangelo Foundation (MASTER ARTISAN), CH
2019 / Designblok Awards 2019 Nominee, CZ 2018 / Czech Grand Design Awards 2017 Nominee –  Designer of the Year, CZ
2017 / Forbes Magazine Czech – Designer of the Year: Porcelain
2017 / Czech Grand Design Awards 2016 –  Designer of the Year: 2nd Prize, CZ
2017 / EDIDA Czech 2016 Award – Category: Tableware
2016 / Designblok Awards 2016 Nominee, CZ
2013 / Czech Grand Design Awards 2012 Nominee – Designer of the Year, CZ
2011 / EDIDA Czech Nominee
2010 / EDIDA or Elle Deco International Design Awards Nominee
2009 / Special Award granted by architect Carlo Magnoli – a member of ARTZEPT jury, IT
2008 / LIMITED. series included in Collection of Contemporary Glass and Porcelain in Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, CZ
2007 / Design of Ceramic Tiles for Faculty of Art and Design Campus – 1st Prize, CZ
2007 / MACEF DESIGN AWARD – Shortlist / Ceramic for Breakfast, IT