Fireworker Jaroslav Štolba: Fireworks are an art on high technical level
What do you like the most about your job? Is your job more about art or technique?
I like it when I have the space to do anything I want. Freedom in choice of theme, music and crew is really important to us - and thanks to the faith our clients have in us we are able to achieve this. Fireworks are an art on a high technical level.
Why did you decide to become a fireworker?
In our evolution, there hasn't yet been anything more natural.
Is there anything that inspires you the most while creating a firework? What is it?
The inspiration is in many places and situations, if one is susceptible. I personally find inspiration in many aspects and also in picturesque situations.
Is there any manual or instruction for the viewers how to "read" a firework, how to watch it?
In southern Europe this question is pointless. The audience basically lives for the ‘cleansing by fireworks', they come exquisitely for of it. But some audiences can't be helped, not even a free show does it for them.
How was created the firework for the audience of the parade in Brno?
Remaking this pirate show was a popular demand among our audience. Already the first love conflict between Jack Sparrow and Tia Dalma sparkled interest in them, they have been wanting a remake ever since. We listened to the wishes of our audience. Also - Jack promised he would come back and save the world. The preparation itself was really specific; it's hard to describe it.
Are there any differences between other parades and the one in Brno?
The parade in Brno is definitely unique. I see the biggest differences in the location, the mood and also the interest of not only the audience, but also the organizers. The parade simply belongs in Brno.
To which part of your firework can the viewers look forward to the most?
To the „Hungry Barbossa".
How do you choose festivals that you participate in?
We are proud that we do not choose festivals to participate in - the festivals choose us.
Where you are going to perform after the Ignis Brunensis parade ends?
We are planning a chain of adrenaline events. Viewers can see our work on LET IT ROLL, on Mácháč 2017 festival, on Marpo trouble Gang and then we are heading to Maldives.
Medallion of interviewed fireworker:
Name and surname: Jaroslav Štolba.
Function within the team: Designer.
Three words that describe me: Emotions, emotions, emotions.
Medaillon of the firework‘s team:
The name of the team: Ignis Brunensis Team, consisting of fireworkers from Brno, Prague, Ústí nad Labem, Náchod, Manheim, Kralupy nad Vltavou.
Year the team originated in: The team originated in Kraví Hora in 1998 - the first year of Ignis Brunensis.
Pick three shows from the past 12 months (include links to those parades' websites if possible): Ignis Brunensis Team is characterized by using the activities of the Flash Barrandov speciální efekty s.r.o. company which realized the biggest Meditarrion Show as a Grand Finale of the world's festival of firework shows in Cannes 2016. Also a pyromusical „Up and Down" in Stuttgart, Germany and New Year celebrations on Velaa island, Maldives.
Three words that describe how the team works: Manuscript, invention, carefulness.
Photogallery: Robert Vystrčil