Having been raised and educated in Slovakia, my initial introduction to the Scandinavian landscape came as I was studying Metal smithing in Norway, and glass and ceramic design in Finland. It was at this time that I fell in love with the Norwegian landscape of contrasts, craggy shores, pooling water, and undulating and jutting mountains. I employ these forms, colors, and textures in my work to evoke both the inviting and stark landscapes of Norway as well as the moving, and intricately beautiful forms of water. I depict movement using color that runs through the permeable glass canvases I create, allowing the color to pool and soak into the form.
In 2019 as an Emerging Artist in Residence at Pilchuck Glass School, USA, I began to integrate 3D modeling, CNC, and laser cutting into my practice by abstracting cartographic lines and creating 3 dimensional volumes that capture the essence of the place without being a direct representation. I continued to implement these digital manufacturing techniques in my art practice. Because my works are often based on a physical understanding of wave motion on the sea, and the mathematical simulation of water molecules and their connections, computer 3D visualization tools are integral in the planning and fabrication of new works. My work relies heavily on digital manufacturing techniques to depict different natural phenomena therefore my professional practice includes continuous research into the application of new technologies.
Exhibitions
2022 — Lakeline, Hordaland Kunstsenter, Bergen, NO
2022 — Bergen Lights festival, Bergen, NO
2021 — Natural Nuances, Co-curator and exhibitor, USF Visningsrommet, Bergen, NO
2021 — Glass AFAD Part One. Slovak Design Center, Bratislava, SK
2020 — Contemporary Slovak Glass. Musée du Verre de Conches, FR
2019 — A Moment of Balance. Gallery Cit, Bratislava, SK
2019 — Variations. S12 Galleri og Verksted, Bergen, NO
residences, awards
2022 — Diverse stipend from Norsk Kulturrådet
2021 — 1 year Arbeidsstipend
for yngre / nyetablerte
kunstnarar from Norsk Kulturrådet
2020 — Diverse stipend from Norsk Kulturrådet
2020 — Maker in Residence, Marineholmen Makerspace, Bergen, NO
2019 — Emerging Artist in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, USA
education
2017 — MFA – Summa cum laude
Academy of Fine Arts and Design, Bratislava, Slovakia
Department of Applied Arts, Studio of Glass – Mgr. art. Palo Macho, Mgr. Art. Patrik Illo
2016 — study exchange
Häme University of Applied Sciences, Hämeenlinna, Finland
Design – glass and ceramics
Scholarship from National Scholarship Program
2014 — study exchange
Telemark University College, Rauland, Norway
Studio Metal, teacher Arne Magnus Johnsrød, Erasmus+ program