BIO/Artist statement | KATARÍNA SUJOVÁ KALMANOVÁ

Katarína Kalmanová – Mixed media and abstract intuitive artist, Fine Art teacher and lecturer;

was born in Lučenec, Slovakia, based in Bratislava. She graduated from the Faculty of Education in Fine Arts, Univerzita Konštantína Filozofa in Nitra, Slovakia (1994-1999), later followed by studies at Terra Therapeutica Institute in Art Therapy. (2017-2019). Since 2011 she has been participating in group and solo art shows or Art Fairs in Europe and USA ( E.g. Rome, Milan/Italy, London/GB, New York, Miami, Minnesota/USA, Vilnius/ Lithuania, Brno/Czech Republic and Slovak Republic ). Her paintings can be found in many private collections worldwide.

“Through my paintings, I capture life’s diverse and colourful palette.

Painting inspires me to look inside and unleash what is behind the story… a story that depicts everyday situations and the feelings that touched my soul. Nature is my often source of inspiration.

Art provides me with a blank canvas to reconnect with my inner-self and intuitively express my observations through the creative process, with colour taking centre stage.

I love to experiment with layers and combine more techniques in each piece, using mainly acrylic and mixed media techniques that allow me to embark on an adventure that embraces freedom, exploration and play.”

Nowadays Katarína lives with her family in Bratislava and she is creating, teaching and lecturing in her studio in Old City of Bratislava. She loves to inspire, guide and help oters to discover and unleash their unique creative voice.

Curator’s note:

Katarina Kalmanova manifests her imaginative concepts into tangible artwork, often under the serendipitous impulse of spontaneous inspiration. The artist navigates through her creative process with a sense of undeterred dedication and authenticity, frequently finding herself immersed in creation amid unexpected moments, such as during her art courses. Kalmanova seamlessly morphs ideas into reality, propelled by impromptu bursts of inspiration that disregard prevailing trends and external opinions.

Kalmanova’s artistry is deeply intertwined with a fervent exploration of emotions, self-reflection, and an appreciation for the inherent beauty residing within the vibrancy of life and chromaticity. Her artworks serve not merely as visual delights but as complex narratives, translating her introspections and inspirations into a palpable form. This dedication to emotional expression ensures each piece is not only a visual spectacle but also a window into her journey and sentiments.

In a symphonic fusion, her creations navigate through diverse emotional and aesthetic landscapes, echoing a nuanced understanding and exploration of her experiences and inspirations. Kalmanova invites viewers to traverse her emotionally charged and color-drenched odysseys, weaving through each piece with a narratively rich and visually compelling aesthetic. It’s this intimate, unabashed exploration of her inner world that not only defines but also continuously shapes her evolving artistic identity, positioning her works as expressive dialogs between the artist and observer. Through such robust explorations, she effortlessly ensures that her work resonates, leaving indelible impressions upon the minds and hearts of those who encounter her art.

Ewan Shah

GROUP SHOWS

“IN BETWEEN”, Bratislava, Slovakia, May – June 2025

ARTexpo New York, USA, April 2024

ART Fair Red Dot Miami, USA, December 2023

THE LINE Contemporary Art Space, London: VISIONS – CANVAS INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2023, September 29 – October 13, 2023

The Impact Hub Brno, Czech Republic: “The Arts Of Women”/”What Lies Beneath”, October 2020-January 2021

The New Bohemian Gallery, Minnesota, USA: “Sketchorama Exhibition”, November 18, 2016 – January 14, 2017

Art Fair: ARTVILNJUS’15, Lithuania, Ufofabrik Contemporary Art Gallery (IT), June 2015

ArtStudio, Venice, Italy: “Prebiennale 2015”, March 2015

ArtMeet Gallery, Milan, Italy: “The Invasion”, november 2014

Coronari 111 ArtGallery, Rome, Italy: SOGNO DI UNA NOTTE DI MEZZA ESTATE, July 2014

ArtMeet Gallery, Milan, Italy: “Women In Art”, October 2014

LINUS Galleries, Pasadena & Long Beach, Los Angeles: “Vulnerability vs Strength” / one of the winners (3 paintings) for the online gallery

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

CompanyArt, Palisády, Bratislava: “Sea of Bubbles”, July – August 2022

CompanyArt, Palisády, Bratislava: “In a Flow”, February 2021

CompanyArt, Palisády, Bratislava: “Pink Dreaming”, August 2019

New Town Gallery Bratislava, August – September 2012

CompanyArt, Palisády, Bratislava, October 2011

“Through my paintings, I capture life’s diverse and colourful palette.

Painting inspires me to look inside and unleash what is behind the story… a story that depicts everyday situations and the feelings that touched my soul. Nature is my often source of inspiration.

Art provides me with a blank canvas to reconnect with my inner-self and intuitively express my observations through the creative process, with colour taking centre stage.

I love to experiment with layers and combine more techniques in each piece, using mainly acrylic and mixed media techniques that allow me to embark on an adventure that embraces freedom, exploration and play.”

Curator’s note:

GROUP SHOWS

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

Read more: Artist feature at AATONAU

Read more: Artist Interview Series – Linus Gallery, Los Angeles with Katarína Kalmanová

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