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Vitek Kruta (born in Prague, Czech Republic) is a professional artist, muralist, art restorer, set designer and teacher. His work has been featured in exhibitions in the former Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, the United States, and Canada. Mr. Kruta was trained in the Old World techniques of Fine and Decorative Arts in the Czech Republic and Germany where he attended school and apprenticed. After his education, he worked as a restorer of paintings, murals, frescoes and painted furniture in historic buildings, castles and churches before coming to the United States in 1991.

Mr. Kruta has brought his unique expertise to the United States and continues to work in these areas. He is a consultant for various education and art organizations and historical commissions. Inspired by his restoration experiences and Old World artistic sensibility, Mr. Kruta developed a unique style of distinct and original paintings which he exhibits in galleries and art shows throughout the country. Today Mr. Kruta resides in western Massachusetts where he works in the restoration of paintings and historic buildings, as well as painting by commission. He teaches art and restoration for elementary through college levels and privately.

 

See more of Vitek’s work on his gallery page here.