About Me

Early Influences

Raised in Slovakia during the transformative post-communist era, my journey in visual arts was nurtured by a family that valued creativity and exploration.

Education

I have studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava, followed by an enriching period at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles in Brussels, an institution renowned for its famous alumni, including Vincent Van Gogh. Besides Fine Art Studies, I have a master’s degree in Speech & Language Pathology.

Relocating to Arizona

In 2013, a new chapter began when I relocated to Arizona with my husband, embarking on a decade of family life with our four children.

Artistic Focus

I work with pastel and oil, focusing on figurative and religious themes. My art explores vibrant colors and gently diverges from traditional academic classicism, aiming to bring a touch of modern vitality to classical forms.

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Statement

I’m less interested in literal scenes and more drawn to the emotion behind them. I like to simplify forms, play with color, and focus on the quiet moments—ones that feel tender, mysterious, or full of light. Through abstraction and expressive color, I try to create space for a more personal, reflective experience of these old stories.

Exhibitions and Prizes Received

October 2023, 2nd Place for “Dreaming in Color” at Arizona Art Alliance’s Interpretations VI Exhibition.

December 2023, 2nd Place for “Birth of an Artist” at Ground Floor Artists Exhibition

March 2024, Finalist at Arizona Pastel Artists Association’s 8^th Open National Exhibition at the Phippen Museum in Prescott, Arizona

April 2024, 1st Place for “First Recital” at Ground Floor Artists Exhibition

November 2024, Finalist at “Our of the Blue” Show at Ground Floor Artists

March 2025, Finalist at Contemporary Art Exhibit at Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek.

June 2025, Finalist at “Color Shift” Exhibition at Ground Floor Artists