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MARIA M. CAPAKOVA
Welcome to the portfolio of works by Maria Mazuchova Capakova. By double-tapping on an artwork, you will open the full view mode.
Liberty
Oil painting on canvas (2026)
70x70 cm
The message of the painting is
carefully cra ed. It's about
empowerment and the courage to be
who we are supposed to be, which
results in total liberty.
The chessboard represents life. It's an
ancient symbol expressing the positive
and negative aspects of
existence—the duality of this 3D
world. However, I made a major
change to the black squares by
replacing them with red, as red is the
color of energy, strength, and courage.
Pawns stand for common human
beings rising through perseverance. In
chess, the pawn is the only piece that
can turn into something more
powerful (a queen) if it reaches the
end of its path.
The knight in chess is depicted as a
living being—a horse. In psychology
(especially Jungian), the horse
represents our vital energy. It is the
raw power that carries the human
spirit forward. Its unpredictable
movement in an L-shape is seen as the
ability to jump over obstacles, but it
can also symbolize
synchronicity—when multiple things
happen at once in a way that logic
couldn't predict.
The horse in the painting is not a
standard chess piece, but rather a real,
wild, and powerful animal, showing its
majestic beauty and physical strength.
It stands in contrast to the rigid,
geometric base of the chessboard and
the pawns.
The elegant lady in white (symbolizing
purity) holds the horse steady without
fear, with her gaze pinned forward
toward the future. Together, they are
ee to go anywhere and do anything.
They are capable of breaking the rules
and running o the chessboard to
explore the universe.
Lastly, the whole scene is set under a
bright blue sky, where the chessboard
seems to be oating in the air. It is a
surreal space of possibilities.
70x70 cm
The message of the painting is
carefully cra ed. It's about
empowerment and the courage to be
who we are supposed to be, which
results in total liberty.
The chessboard represents life. It's an
ancient symbol expressing the positive
and negative aspects of
existence—the duality of this 3D
world. However, I made a major
change to the black squares by
replacing them with red, as red is the
color of energy, strength, and courage.
Pawns stand for common human
beings rising through perseverance. In
chess, the pawn is the only piece that
can turn into something more
powerful (a queen) if it reaches the
end of its path.
The knight in chess is depicted as a
living being—a horse. In psychology
(especially Jungian), the horse
represents our vital energy. It is the
raw power that carries the human
spirit forward. Its unpredictable
movement in an L-shape is seen as the
ability to jump over obstacles, but it
can also symbolize
synchronicity—when multiple things
happen at once in a way that logic
couldn't predict.
The horse in the painting is not a
standard chess piece, but rather a real,
wild, and powerful animal, showing its
majestic beauty and physical strength.
It stands in contrast to the rigid,
geometric base of the chessboard and
the pawns.
The elegant lady in white (symbolizing
purity) holds the horse steady without
fear, with her gaze pinned forward
toward the future. Together, they are
ee to go anywhere and do anything.
They are capable of breaking the rules
and running o the chessboard to
explore the universe.
Lastly, the whole scene is set under a
bright blue sky, where the chessboard
seems to be oating in the air. It is a
surreal space of possibilities.
(For) Beautiful Souls
Oil painting on canvas (2025)
70x100 cm
The painting was created as a commission for the Bratislava Volunteering Center (Bratislavské dobrovoľnícke centrum) to embody and express the spirit of Slovak volunteers.
To serve with open hands and honest intentions is something profoundly beautiful. That’s why I wanted this painting to feel beautiful. I did my best to bring a piece of heavenly sensation to it, something viewer could feel when looking at it.
At the heart of the painting stands a woman. There are several reasons for this choice. We often associate women with beauty, but also with nurturing, love, care, motherhood, and devotion — all qualities that embody the spirit of volunteering.
The bird resting on the young woman’s hand is a sparrow, symbolizing Slovak volunteers. Sparrows are small, often unnoticed, yet deeply social creatures that thrive in cooperation. They are caring, resilient, and adaptable.
Finally, the crown of daisies — simple, pure, joyful meadow flowers typical of Slovakia — represents purity, innocence, simplicity, and happiness.
Together, these symbols come together to form a portrait of Slovak volunteering.
70x100 cm
The painting was created as a commission for the Bratislava Volunteering Center (Bratislavské dobrovoľnícke centrum) to embody and express the spirit of Slovak volunteers.
To serve with open hands and honest intentions is something profoundly beautiful. That’s why I wanted this painting to feel beautiful. I did my best to bring a piece of heavenly sensation to it, something viewer could feel when looking at it.
At the heart of the painting stands a woman. There are several reasons for this choice. We often associate women with beauty, but also with nurturing, love, care, motherhood, and devotion — all qualities that embody the spirit of volunteering.
The bird resting on the young woman’s hand is a sparrow, symbolizing Slovak volunteers. Sparrows are small, often unnoticed, yet deeply social creatures that thrive in cooperation. They are caring, resilient, and adaptable.
Finally, the crown of daisies — simple, pure, joyful meadow flowers typical of Slovakia — represents purity, innocence, simplicity, and happiness.
Together, these symbols come together to form a portrait of Slovak volunteering.
The Flirt
Oil painting on canvas (2024)
90x135 cm
Exhibited – Art on Loop, Seoul, South Korea (by The Holy Art Gallery based in London)
The painting Flirt is a multi-faceted, surreal depiction of flirting as a human behavior.
Flirting is light, bright, innocent, yet very real, deep, almost raw. It is an expression of our energy, which we should be in a healthy relationship with. Denying this power causes stagnation and aversion to life. How often do we think of life as something we can flirt with? We can – and it is empowering.
90x135 cm
Exhibited – Art on Loop, Seoul, South Korea (by The Holy Art Gallery based in London)
The painting Flirt is a multi-faceted, surreal depiction of flirting as a human behavior.
Flirting is light, bright, innocent, yet very real, deep, almost raw. It is an expression of our energy, which we should be in a healthy relationship with. Denying this power causes stagnation and aversion to life. How often do we think of life as something we can flirt with? We can – and it is empowering.
Too Sweet Too
Oil painting on canvas (2024)
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Art on Edge ART SHOW, London, UK (by The Holy Art Gallery, based in London)
Self-esteem instead of toxic sweetness. "Too Sweet Too" is a complementary painting to "The Sweet, Sweet Girl". Both paintings are a call for inner liberation from the expectations of society but also from unreasonable demands on oneself.
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Art on Edge ART SHOW, London, UK (by The Holy Art Gallery, based in London)
Self-esteem instead of toxic sweetness. "Too Sweet Too" is a complementary painting to "The Sweet, Sweet Girl". Both paintings are a call for inner liberation from the expectations of society but also from unreasonable demands on oneself.
The Sweet, Sweet Girl
Oil painting on canvas (2024)
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Colori di autunno, Florence, Italy (by Galleria d’Arte Mentana (Florence) together with Galleria Castelli (Rome))
A sweet girl is a character who, like “The Good Girl”, wants to do everything right. To be kind and to be perceived as good. But kindness without limits, kindness without reason, blind kindness, kindness that comes from underestimating or overlooking oneself can only bite the person back. "Kindness" can be poisonous. It must be handled correctly so that it is beautiful and genuine.
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Colori di autunno, Florence, Italy (by Galleria d’Arte Mentana (Florence) together with Galleria Castelli (Rome))
A sweet girl is a character who, like “The Good Girl”, wants to do everything right. To be kind and to be perceived as good. But kindness without limits, kindness without reason, blind kindness, kindness that comes from underestimating or overlooking oneself can only bite the person back. "Kindness" can be poisonous. It must be handled correctly so that it is beautiful and genuine.
The Good, Good Girl
Oil painting on canvas (2024)
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Colori di autunno, Florence, Italy (by Galleria d’Arte Mentana (Florence) together with Galleria Castelli (Rome))
"The Good, Good Girl" is a story of a girl who wanted to do everything right her whole life.
The painting talks about the invisible social indoctrination of women and its consequences. The idea is based on personal experiences and observations of a society that shapes women from a young age. The goodness though, should come from freedom and love, not conforming to social expectations. I focus on exploring the impact of social norms on women and I try to find a path to inner peace and liberation.
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Colori di autunno, Florence, Italy (by Galleria d’Arte Mentana (Florence) together with Galleria Castelli (Rome))
"The Good, Good Girl" is a story of a girl who wanted to do everything right her whole life.
The painting talks about the invisible social indoctrination of women and its consequences. The idea is based on personal experiences and observations of a society that shapes women from a young age. The goodness though, should come from freedom and love, not conforming to social expectations. I focus on exploring the impact of social norms on women and I try to find a path to inner peace and liberation.
Úprimnosť
Olejomaľba na plátne (2025)
60x90 cm
Vystavené – Art Bias III, Budapešť, Maďarsko (galéria Golden Duck so sídlom v Maďarsku, v spolupráci s galériou Teravarna Art Gallery so sídlom v Los Angeles, USA)
„Vždy som si myslel, že aby bolo umenie skvelé, musí byť úprimné. Ale čoraz viac si uvedomujem, že úprimnosť je umenie.“ (Autor).
Obraz Čestnosť je povzdychom nad 21. storočím, ale aj krásnym uvedomením si, aké očisťujúce je byť úprimný.
60x90 cm
Vystavené – Art Bias III, Budapešť, Maďarsko (galéria Golden Duck so sídlom v Maďarsku, v spolupráci s galériou Teravarna Art Gallery so sídlom v Los Angeles, USA)
„Vždy som si myslel, že aby bolo umenie skvelé, musí byť úprimné. Ale čoraz viac si uvedomujem, že úprimnosť je umenie.“ (Autor).
Obraz Čestnosť je povzdychom nad 21. storočím, ale aj krásnym uvedomením si, aké očisťujúce je byť úprimný.
Enchanted Too
Oil painting on canvas (2023)
120x120 cm
Winner – Finalist Award in 10th Open International Juried Art Competition (by Teravarna Art Gallery)
Enchanted Too is a continuation of the first painting Enchanted.
120x120 cm
Winner – Finalist Award in 10th Open International Juried Art Competition (by Teravarna Art Gallery)
Enchanted Too is a continuation of the first painting Enchanted.
Enchanted
Oil painting on canvas (2023)
120x120 cm
Winner – Finalist Award in 10th Open International Juried Art Competition (by Teravarna Art Gallery)
The painting 'Enchanted' explores love as a universe. It compares it to a dance during which our souls blossom. When love flows, the steps are unplanned, but right, spontaneous and beautiful. But when it doesn't, the steps are just a calculated charade.
120x120 cm
Winner – Finalist Award in 10th Open International Juried Art Competition (by Teravarna Art Gallery)
The painting 'Enchanted' explores love as a universe. It compares it to a dance during which our souls blossom. When love flows, the steps are unplanned, but right, spontaneous and beautiful. But when it doesn't, the steps are just a calculated charade.
Learning the Truth 2025
Oil painting on canvas (2025)
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Výtvarné spektrum, Bratislava, Slovakia (by National Cultural Center)
Learning The Truth 2025 (Poznávanie pravdy 2025 – in Slovak language) is an emotional depiction of the decay of society. It represents a warning from disinformation, lies, hate and evil, as a profound impact on the most vulnerable ones – our children, and therefore, our future.
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Výtvarné spektrum, Bratislava, Slovakia (by National Cultural Center)
Learning The Truth 2025 (Poznávanie pravdy 2025 – in Slovak language) is an emotional depiction of the decay of society. It represents a warning from disinformation, lies, hate and evil, as a profound impact on the most vulnerable ones – our children, and therefore, our future.
Liberty
Oil painting on canvas (2026)
70x70 cm
The message of the painting is
carefully cra ed. It's about
empowerment and the courage to be
who we are supposed to be, which
results in total liberty.
The chessboard represents life. It's an
ancient symbol expressing the positive
and negative aspects of
existence—the duality of this 3D
world. However, I made a major
change to the black squares by
replacing them with red, as red is the
color of energy, strength, and courage.
Pawns stand for common human
beings rising through perseverance. In
chess, the pawn is the only piece that
can turn into something more
powerful (a queen) if it reaches the
end of its path.
The knight in chess is depicted as a
living being—a horse. In psychology
(especially Jungian), the horse
represents our vital energy. It is the
raw power that carries the human
spirit forward. Its unpredictable
movement in an L-shape is seen as the
ability to jump over obstacles, but it
can also symbolize
synchronicity—when multiple things
happen at once in a way that logic
couldn't predict.
The horse in the painting is not a
standard chess piece, but rather a real,
wild, and powerful animal, showing its
majestic beauty and physical strength.
It stands in contrast to the rigid,
geometric base of the chessboard and
the pawns.
The elegant lady in white (symbolizing
purity) holds the horse steady without
fear, with her gaze pinned forward
toward the future. Together, they are
ee to go anywhere and do anything.
They are capable of breaking the rules
and running o the chessboard to
explore the universe.
Lastly, the whole scene is set under a
bright blue sky, where the chessboard
seems to be oating in the air. It is a
surreal space of possibilities.
70x70 cm
The message of the painting is
carefully cra ed. It's about
empowerment and the courage to be
who we are supposed to be, which
results in total liberty.
The chessboard represents life. It's an
ancient symbol expressing the positive
and negative aspects of
existence—the duality of this 3D
world. However, I made a major
change to the black squares by
replacing them with red, as red is the
color of energy, strength, and courage.
Pawns stand for common human
beings rising through perseverance. In
chess, the pawn is the only piece that
can turn into something more
powerful (a queen) if it reaches the
end of its path.
The knight in chess is depicted as a
living being—a horse. In psychology
(especially Jungian), the horse
represents our vital energy. It is the
raw power that carries the human
spirit forward. Its unpredictable
movement in an L-shape is seen as the
ability to jump over obstacles, but it
can also symbolize
synchronicity—when multiple things
happen at once in a way that logic
couldn't predict.
The horse in the painting is not a
standard chess piece, but rather a real,
wild, and powerful animal, showing its
majestic beauty and physical strength.
It stands in contrast to the rigid,
geometric base of the chessboard and
the pawns.
The elegant lady in white (symbolizing
purity) holds the horse steady without
fear, with her gaze pinned forward
toward the future. Together, they are
ee to go anywhere and do anything.
They are capable of breaking the rules
and running o the chessboard to
explore the universe.
Lastly, the whole scene is set under a
bright blue sky, where the chessboard
seems to be oating in the air. It is a
surreal space of possibilities.
(For) Beautiful Souls
Oil painting on canvas (2025)
70x100 cm
The painting was created as a commission for the Bratislava Volunteering Center (Bratislavské dobrovoľnícke centrum) to embody and express the spirit of Slovak volunteers.
To serve with open hands and honest intentions is something profoundly beautiful. That’s why I wanted this painting to feel beautiful. I did my best to bring a piece of heavenly sensation to it, something viewer could feel when looking at it.
At the heart of the painting stands a woman. There are several reasons for this choice. We often associate women with beauty, but also with nurturing, love, care, motherhood, and devotion — all qualities that embody the spirit of volunteering.
The bird resting on the young woman’s hand is a sparrow, symbolizing Slovak volunteers. Sparrows are small, often unnoticed, yet deeply social creatures that thrive in cooperation. They are caring, resilient, and adaptable.
Finally, the crown of daisies — simple, pure, joyful meadow flowers typical of Slovakia — represents purity, innocence, simplicity, and happiness.
Together, these symbols come together to form a portrait of Slovak volunteering.
70x100 cm
The painting was created as a commission for the Bratislava Volunteering Center (Bratislavské dobrovoľnícke centrum) to embody and express the spirit of Slovak volunteers.
To serve with open hands and honest intentions is something profoundly beautiful. That’s why I wanted this painting to feel beautiful. I did my best to bring a piece of heavenly sensation to it, something viewer could feel when looking at it.
At the heart of the painting stands a woman. There are several reasons for this choice. We often associate women with beauty, but also with nurturing, love, care, motherhood, and devotion — all qualities that embody the spirit of volunteering.
The bird resting on the young woman’s hand is a sparrow, symbolizing Slovak volunteers. Sparrows are small, often unnoticed, yet deeply social creatures that thrive in cooperation. They are caring, resilient, and adaptable.
Finally, the crown of daisies — simple, pure, joyful meadow flowers typical of Slovakia — represents purity, innocence, simplicity, and happiness.
Together, these symbols come together to form a portrait of Slovak volunteering.
The Flirt
Oil painting on canvas (2024)
90x135 cm
Exhibited – Art on Loop, Seoul, South Korea (by The Holy Art Gallery based in London)
The painting Flirt is a multi-faceted, surreal depiction of flirting as a human behavior.
Flirting is light, bright, innocent, yet very real, deep, almost raw. It is an expression of our energy, which we should be in a healthy relationship with. Denying this power causes stagnation and aversion to life. How often do we think of life as something we can flirt with? We can – and it is empowering.
90x135 cm
Exhibited – Art on Loop, Seoul, South Korea (by The Holy Art Gallery based in London)
The painting Flirt is a multi-faceted, surreal depiction of flirting as a human behavior.
Flirting is light, bright, innocent, yet very real, deep, almost raw. It is an expression of our energy, which we should be in a healthy relationship with. Denying this power causes stagnation and aversion to life. How often do we think of life as something we can flirt with? We can – and it is empowering.
Too Sweet Too
Oil painting on canvas (2024)
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Art on Edge ART SHOW, London, UK (by The Holy Art Gallery, based in London)
Self-esteem instead of toxic sweetness. "Too Sweet Too" is a complementary painting to "The Sweet, Sweet Girl". Both paintings are a call for inner liberation from the expectations of society but also from unreasonable demands on oneself.
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Art on Edge ART SHOW, London, UK (by The Holy Art Gallery, based in London)
Self-esteem instead of toxic sweetness. "Too Sweet Too" is a complementary painting to "The Sweet, Sweet Girl". Both paintings are a call for inner liberation from the expectations of society but also from unreasonable demands on oneself.
The Sweet, Sweet Girl
Oil painting on canvas (2024)
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Colori di autunno, Florence, Italy (by Galleria d’Arte Mentana (Florence) together with Galleria Castelli (Rome))
A sweet girl is a character who, like “The Good Girl”, wants to do everything right. To be kind and to be perceived as good. But kindness without limits, kindness without reason, blind kindness, kindness that comes from underestimating or overlooking oneself can only bite the person back. "Kindness" can be poisonous. It must be handled correctly so that it is beautiful and genuine.
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Colori di autunno, Florence, Italy (by Galleria d’Arte Mentana (Florence) together with Galleria Castelli (Rome))
A sweet girl is a character who, like “The Good Girl”, wants to do everything right. To be kind and to be perceived as good. But kindness without limits, kindness without reason, blind kindness, kindness that comes from underestimating or overlooking oneself can only bite the person back. "Kindness" can be poisonous. It must be handled correctly so that it is beautiful and genuine.
The Good, Good Girl
Oil painting on canvas (2024)
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Colori di autunno, Florence, Italy (by Galleria d’Arte Mentana (Florence) together with Galleria Castelli (Rome))
"The Good, Good Girl" is a story of a girl who wanted to do everything right her whole life.
The painting talks about the invisible social indoctrination of women and its consequences. The idea is based on personal experiences and observations of a society that shapes women from a young age. The goodness though, should come from freedom and love, not conforming to social expectations. I focus on exploring the impact of social norms on women and I try to find a path to inner peace and liberation.
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Colori di autunno, Florence, Italy (by Galleria d’Arte Mentana (Florence) together with Galleria Castelli (Rome))
"The Good, Good Girl" is a story of a girl who wanted to do everything right her whole life.
The painting talks about the invisible social indoctrination of women and its consequences. The idea is based on personal experiences and observations of a society that shapes women from a young age. The goodness though, should come from freedom and love, not conforming to social expectations. I focus on exploring the impact of social norms on women and I try to find a path to inner peace and liberation.
Úprimnosť
Olejomaľba na plátne (2025)
60x90 cm
Vystavené – Art Bias III, Budapešť, Maďarsko (galéria Golden Duck so sídlom v Maďarsku, v spolupráci s galériou Teravarna Art Gallery so sídlom v Los Angeles, USA)
„Vždy som si myslel, že aby bolo umenie skvelé, musí byť úprimné. Ale čoraz viac si uvedomujem, že úprimnosť je umenie.“ (Autor).
Obraz Čestnosť je povzdychom nad 21. storočím, ale aj krásnym uvedomením si, aké očisťujúce je byť úprimný.
60x90 cm
Vystavené – Art Bias III, Budapešť, Maďarsko (galéria Golden Duck so sídlom v Maďarsku, v spolupráci s galériou Teravarna Art Gallery so sídlom v Los Angeles, USA)
„Vždy som si myslel, že aby bolo umenie skvelé, musí byť úprimné. Ale čoraz viac si uvedomujem, že úprimnosť je umenie.“ (Autor).
Obraz Čestnosť je povzdychom nad 21. storočím, ale aj krásnym uvedomením si, aké očisťujúce je byť úprimný.
Enchanted Too
Oil painting on canvas (2023)
120x120 cm
Winner – Finalist Award in 10th Open International Juried Art Competition (by Teravarna Art Gallery)
Enchanted Too is a continuation of the first painting Enchanted.
120x120 cm
Winner – Finalist Award in 10th Open International Juried Art Competition (by Teravarna Art Gallery)
Enchanted Too is a continuation of the first painting Enchanted.
Enchanted
Oil painting on canvas (2023)
120x120 cm
Winner – Finalist Award in 10th Open International Juried Art Competition (by Teravarna Art Gallery)
The painting 'Enchanted' explores love as a universe. It compares it to a dance during which our souls blossom. When love flows, the steps are unplanned, but right, spontaneous and beautiful. But when it doesn't, the steps are just a calculated charade.
120x120 cm
Winner – Finalist Award in 10th Open International Juried Art Competition (by Teravarna Art Gallery)
The painting 'Enchanted' explores love as a universe. It compares it to a dance during which our souls blossom. When love flows, the steps are unplanned, but right, spontaneous and beautiful. But when it doesn't, the steps are just a calculated charade.
Learning the Truth 2025
Oil painting on canvas (2025)
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Výtvarné spektrum, Bratislava, Slovakia (by National Cultural Center)
Learning The Truth 2025 (Poznávanie pravdy 2025 – in Slovak language) is an emotional depiction of the decay of society. It represents a warning from disinformation, lies, hate and evil, as a profound impact on the most vulnerable ones – our children, and therefore, our future.
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Výtvarné spektrum, Bratislava, Slovakia (by National Cultural Center)
Learning The Truth 2025 (Poznávanie pravdy 2025 – in Slovak language) is an emotional depiction of the decay of society. It represents a warning from disinformation, lies, hate and evil, as a profound impact on the most vulnerable ones – our children, and therefore, our future.
Liberty
Oil painting on canvas (2026)
70x70 cm
The message of the painting is
carefully cra ed. It's about
empowerment and the courage to be
who we are supposed to be, which
results in total liberty.
The chessboard represents life. It's an
ancient symbol expressing the positive
and negative aspects of
existence—the duality of this 3D
world. However, I made a major
change to the black squares by
replacing them with red, as red is the
color of energy, strength, and courage.
Pawns stand for common human
beings rising through perseverance. In
chess, the pawn is the only piece that
can turn into something more
powerful (a queen) if it reaches the
end of its path.
The knight in chess is depicted as a
living being—a horse. In psychology
(especially Jungian), the horse
represents our vital energy. It is the
raw power that carries the human
spirit forward. Its unpredictable
movement in an L-shape is seen as the
ability to jump over obstacles, but it
can also symbolize
synchronicity—when multiple things
happen at once in a way that logic
couldn't predict.
The horse in the painting is not a
standard chess piece, but rather a real,
wild, and powerful animal, showing its
majestic beauty and physical strength.
It stands in contrast to the rigid,
geometric base of the chessboard and
the pawns.
The elegant lady in white (symbolizing
purity) holds the horse steady without
fear, with her gaze pinned forward
toward the future. Together, they are
ee to go anywhere and do anything.
They are capable of breaking the rules
and running o the chessboard to
explore the universe.
Lastly, the whole scene is set under a
bright blue sky, where the chessboard
seems to be oating in the air. It is a
surreal space of possibilities.
70x70 cm
The message of the painting is
carefully cra ed. It's about
empowerment and the courage to be
who we are supposed to be, which
results in total liberty.
The chessboard represents life. It's an
ancient symbol expressing the positive
and negative aspects of
existence—the duality of this 3D
world. However, I made a major
change to the black squares by
replacing them with red, as red is the
color of energy, strength, and courage.
Pawns stand for common human
beings rising through perseverance. In
chess, the pawn is the only piece that
can turn into something more
powerful (a queen) if it reaches the
end of its path.
The knight in chess is depicted as a
living being—a horse. In psychology
(especially Jungian), the horse
represents our vital energy. It is the
raw power that carries the human
spirit forward. Its unpredictable
movement in an L-shape is seen as the
ability to jump over obstacles, but it
can also symbolize
synchronicity—when multiple things
happen at once in a way that logic
couldn't predict.
The horse in the painting is not a
standard chess piece, but rather a real,
wild, and powerful animal, showing its
majestic beauty and physical strength.
It stands in contrast to the rigid,
geometric base of the chessboard and
the pawns.
The elegant lady in white (symbolizing
purity) holds the horse steady without
fear, with her gaze pinned forward
toward the future. Together, they are
ee to go anywhere and do anything.
They are capable of breaking the rules
and running o the chessboard to
explore the universe.
Lastly, the whole scene is set under a
bright blue sky, where the chessboard
seems to be oating in the air. It is a
surreal space of possibilities.
(For) Beautiful Souls
Oil painting on canvas (2025)
70x100 cm
The painting was created as a commission for the Bratislava Volunteering Center (Bratislavské dobrovoľnícke centrum) to embody and express the spirit of Slovak volunteers.
To serve with open hands and honest intentions is something profoundly beautiful. That’s why I wanted this painting to feel beautiful. I did my best to bring a piece of heavenly sensation to it, something viewer could feel when looking at it.
At the heart of the painting stands a woman. There are several reasons for this choice. We often associate women with beauty, but also with nurturing, love, care, motherhood, and devotion — all qualities that embody the spirit of volunteering.
The bird resting on the young woman’s hand is a sparrow, symbolizing Slovak volunteers. Sparrows are small, often unnoticed, yet deeply social creatures that thrive in cooperation. They are caring, resilient, and adaptable.
Finally, the crown of daisies — simple, pure, joyful meadow flowers typical of Slovakia — represents purity, innocence, simplicity, and happiness.
Together, these symbols come together to form a portrait of Slovak volunteering.
70x100 cm
The painting was created as a commission for the Bratislava Volunteering Center (Bratislavské dobrovoľnícke centrum) to embody and express the spirit of Slovak volunteers.
To serve with open hands and honest intentions is something profoundly beautiful. That’s why I wanted this painting to feel beautiful. I did my best to bring a piece of heavenly sensation to it, something viewer could feel when looking at it.
At the heart of the painting stands a woman. There are several reasons for this choice. We often associate women with beauty, but also with nurturing, love, care, motherhood, and devotion — all qualities that embody the spirit of volunteering.
The bird resting on the young woman’s hand is a sparrow, symbolizing Slovak volunteers. Sparrows are small, often unnoticed, yet deeply social creatures that thrive in cooperation. They are caring, resilient, and adaptable.
Finally, the crown of daisies — simple, pure, joyful meadow flowers typical of Slovakia — represents purity, innocence, simplicity, and happiness.
Together, these symbols come together to form a portrait of Slovak volunteering.
The Flirt
Oil painting on canvas (2024)
90x135 cm
Exhibited – Art on Loop, Seoul, South Korea (by The Holy Art Gallery based in London)
The painting Flirt is a multi-faceted, surreal depiction of flirting as a human behavior.
Flirting is light, bright, innocent, yet very real, deep, almost raw. It is an expression of our energy, which we should be in a healthy relationship with. Denying this power causes stagnation and aversion to life. How often do we think of life as something we can flirt with? We can – and it is empowering.
90x135 cm
Exhibited – Art on Loop, Seoul, South Korea (by The Holy Art Gallery based in London)
The painting Flirt is a multi-faceted, surreal depiction of flirting as a human behavior.
Flirting is light, bright, innocent, yet very real, deep, almost raw. It is an expression of our energy, which we should be in a healthy relationship with. Denying this power causes stagnation and aversion to life. How often do we think of life as something we can flirt with? We can – and it is empowering.
Too Sweet Too
Oil painting on canvas (2024)
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Art on Edge ART SHOW, London, UK (by The Holy Art Gallery, based in London)
Self-esteem instead of toxic sweetness. "Too Sweet Too" is a complementary painting to "The Sweet, Sweet Girl". Both paintings are a call for inner liberation from the expectations of society but also from unreasonable demands on oneself.
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Art on Edge ART SHOW, London, UK (by The Holy Art Gallery, based in London)
Self-esteem instead of toxic sweetness. "Too Sweet Too" is a complementary painting to "The Sweet, Sweet Girl". Both paintings are a call for inner liberation from the expectations of society but also from unreasonable demands on oneself.
The Sweet, Sweet Girl
Oil painting on canvas (2024)
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Colori di autunno, Florence, Italy (by Galleria d’Arte Mentana (Florence) together with Galleria Castelli (Rome))
A sweet girl is a character who, like “The Good Girl”, wants to do everything right. To be kind and to be perceived as good. But kindness without limits, kindness without reason, blind kindness, kindness that comes from underestimating or overlooking oneself can only bite the person back. "Kindness" can be poisonous. It must be handled correctly so that it is beautiful and genuine.
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Colori di autunno, Florence, Italy (by Galleria d’Arte Mentana (Florence) together with Galleria Castelli (Rome))
A sweet girl is a character who, like “The Good Girl”, wants to do everything right. To be kind and to be perceived as good. But kindness without limits, kindness without reason, blind kindness, kindness that comes from underestimating or overlooking oneself can only bite the person back. "Kindness" can be poisonous. It must be handled correctly so that it is beautiful and genuine.
The Good, Good Girl
Oil painting on canvas (2024)
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Colori di autunno, Florence, Italy (by Galleria d’Arte Mentana (Florence) together with Galleria Castelli (Rome))
"The Good, Good Girl" is a story of a girl who wanted to do everything right her whole life.
The painting talks about the invisible social indoctrination of women and its consequences. The idea is based on personal experiences and observations of a society that shapes women from a young age. The goodness though, should come from freedom and love, not conforming to social expectations. I focus on exploring the impact of social norms on women and I try to find a path to inner peace and liberation.
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Colori di autunno, Florence, Italy (by Galleria d’Arte Mentana (Florence) together with Galleria Castelli (Rome))
"The Good, Good Girl" is a story of a girl who wanted to do everything right her whole life.
The painting talks about the invisible social indoctrination of women and its consequences. The idea is based on personal experiences and observations of a society that shapes women from a young age. The goodness though, should come from freedom and love, not conforming to social expectations. I focus on exploring the impact of social norms on women and I try to find a path to inner peace and liberation.
Úprimnosť
Olejomaľba na plátne (2025)
60x90 cm
Vystavené – Art Bias III, Budapešť, Maďarsko (galéria Golden Duck so sídlom v Maďarsku, v spolupráci s galériou Teravarna Art Gallery so sídlom v Los Angeles, USA)
„Vždy som si myslel, že aby bolo umenie skvelé, musí byť úprimné. Ale čoraz viac si uvedomujem, že úprimnosť je umenie.“ (Autor).
Obraz Čestnosť je povzdychom nad 21. storočím, ale aj krásnym uvedomením si, aké očisťujúce je byť úprimný.
60x90 cm
Vystavené – Art Bias III, Budapešť, Maďarsko (galéria Golden Duck so sídlom v Maďarsku, v spolupráci s galériou Teravarna Art Gallery so sídlom v Los Angeles, USA)
„Vždy som si myslel, že aby bolo umenie skvelé, musí byť úprimné. Ale čoraz viac si uvedomujem, že úprimnosť je umenie.“ (Autor).
Obraz Čestnosť je povzdychom nad 21. storočím, ale aj krásnym uvedomením si, aké očisťujúce je byť úprimný.
Enchanted Too
Oil painting on canvas (2023)
120x120 cm
Winner – Finalist Award in 10th Open International Juried Art Competition (by Teravarna Art Gallery)
Enchanted Too is a continuation of the first painting Enchanted.
120x120 cm
Winner – Finalist Award in 10th Open International Juried Art Competition (by Teravarna Art Gallery)
Enchanted Too is a continuation of the first painting Enchanted.
Enchanted
Oil painting on canvas (2023)
120x120 cm
Winner – Finalist Award in 10th Open International Juried Art Competition (by Teravarna Art Gallery)
The painting 'Enchanted' explores love as a universe. It compares it to a dance during which our souls blossom. When love flows, the steps are unplanned, but right, spontaneous and beautiful. But when it doesn't, the steps are just a calculated charade.
120x120 cm
Winner – Finalist Award in 10th Open International Juried Art Competition (by Teravarna Art Gallery)
The painting 'Enchanted' explores love as a universe. It compares it to a dance during which our souls blossom. When love flows, the steps are unplanned, but right, spontaneous and beautiful. But when it doesn't, the steps are just a calculated charade.
Learning the Truth 2025
Oil painting on canvas (2025)
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Výtvarné spektrum, Bratislava, Slovakia (by National Cultural Center)
Learning The Truth 2025 (Poznávanie pravdy 2025 – in Slovak language) is an emotional depiction of the decay of society. It represents a warning from disinformation, lies, hate and evil, as a profound impact on the most vulnerable ones – our children, and therefore, our future.
60x90 cm
Exhibited – Výtvarné spektrum, Bratislava, Slovakia (by National Cultural Center)
Learning The Truth 2025 (Poznávanie pravdy 2025 – in Slovak language) is an emotional depiction of the decay of society. It represents a warning from disinformation, lies, hate and evil, as a profound impact on the most vulnerable ones – our children, and therefore, our future.
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