Meerkat 18
ABOUT PRODUCT
design: Antonín Tomášek & Qubus
first realization 2005 / product 2007-2025
material: porcelain
dimensions: 11,5 x 16 x 18 cm
Limited edition of 18 small porcelain statuettes with animal motif for 18th birthday
Sociable, sophisticated, playful and always alert, it's all Suricata!
The delicate figurine with animal motif by Antonín Tomášek expanded the Qubus portfolio at the turn of 2006 / 2007. The small decorative sculpture had two variants in the first collection, pure white glaze or bisque (without glaze) with a bright green stripe on the base.
Over time, these unique pieces have become part of important public and private collections in the Czech Republic and abroad.
This spring 2025, Suricata celebrates its 18th birthday in the Qubus brand. To mark the occasion, a limited collector's edition of 18 pieces has been created with two variants of the base colour: sky blue and/or pink.
The author of the Suricata porcelain statuette for Qubus produces it personally in his workshop in Prague.
ABOUT DESIGNER
Antonín Tomášek (*1978, Ostrov) is a Czech designer of porcelain and ceramics, who currently heads the ceramic design studio at the Faculty of Art and Design, UJEP in Ústí nad Labem. A graduate of UMPRUM, he is one of the leading Czech artists and is known for his innovative ideas and perceptive approach to traditional craft. He co-founded the brand Whitefruits and, in addition to Qubus, he also collaborates with the design publishing house Tablo. Tomášek is an innovative designer who combines tradition with modern technology and design trends. The work of Antonín Tomášek can be found in the collections of the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, the Museum of the Capital City of Prague, the Moravian Gallery in Brno, as well as in private collections. Antonín Tomášek is the author of both unique pieces and mass-produced collections, which are appreciated not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Qubus is the first post-revolution independent design brand and studio in the Czech Republic, featuring the country's first design shop with its own production.
Since its inception in 2002, it has been located at Rámová 3, Prague 1. From luxury collectible objects to everyday design products, Qubus is renowned for its imaginative style that ironically and humorously pushes the boundaries of personal taste.
The brand was founded in 2002 by sculptor and designer Jakub Berdych Karpelis (1971), who invited Maxim Velčovský (1976), then a fresh graduate of UMPRUM, to collaborate.
That same year, the duo opened the Qubus showroom. They managed the brand together until 2010, when Maxim departed for Lasvit, where he remains today. Jakub Berdych Karpelis continues as the owner, art director, and chief designer of his own brand.
In 2023, Jakub was joined by curator, and creative producer Marcela Straková (1977). Together, they now lead the studio as an curator-designer duo, heading toward the 25th anniversary of Qubus in May 2026.
In addition to conceptual and product design, Qubus Studio also realizes projects in interior design and exhibition architecture. Qubus is both a recipient and a creator of several prestigious awards in the fields of culture, art, and design. Under the Qubus brand, numerous now-iconic installations, collections, and artworks have been created.
The studio’s products are characterized by the use of traditional materials, such as glass and porcelain, crafted in local workshops in collaboration with regional masters of their trade.
Since its early days, Qubus has invited other artists and designers to collaborate and expand its portfolio with original, limited-edition collections. The Qubus Design Studio thus serves as a creative platform not only for Jakub Berdych Karpelis but for other artists and designers as well.
All Qubus products are HANDMADE IN BOHEMIA – handcrafted in the Czech Republic.
| Code | Code: 6750/MOD 6750/RUZ Choose variant |
|---|---|
| Brand name: | Qubus |
| Category: | FOR COLLECTORS |
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