His name was already well known in the world of design. Now, thanks to the Paralympic Games, Dimitry Hlinka is back in the spotlight with a project as committed as it is design: the prosthetic arm for French athlete Arnaud Assoumani. Portrait of a multi-award-winning young artist.
At 33, Dimitry Hlinka already has several major projects to his name. The holder of a double diploma in Métiers d’Art and Design from the École Boulle in the cabinetmaking and marquetry workshops, then in event design, he has designed products for luxury brands as well as furniture and shop windows. Her credo is to combine craftsmanship and innovation. And one of his designs for the Paralympic Games is a perfect illustration of this vision.
An impressive young career
His CV is well-stocked. After graduating from the prestigious École Boulle in 2015, Dimitry Hlinka founded his company Atelier-Hlinka and was awarded a merit scholarship from the Odon Vallet Foundation. A year later, after being exhibited at the Galerie des Ateliers de Paris and The Paris Food Art Week (to name but a few), the artist became the winner of the Carrousel des Métiers d’Art’s ‘Prix Jeunes Talents’. He was also a finalist in the Grand Prix de la Création de la Ville de Paris.
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Featured photo: Dimitry Hlinka © Julie Limont – Moët & Chandon
