I was born in Prague in 1986, where I lived until I was eight years old. After that, my mother remarried, and we moved to a secluded place in the countryside. Solitude became my friend for the next ten years. When I returned to Prague as an adult, I was learning to live again. I frantically tried to catch up on everything I had missed. Ten years of suffering, took their toll, and a lot of work awaited me. I had to re-educate myself to learn to be happy again, to be who I was before everything went wrong. It was a path full of trials and errors, but if there's one thing that can be said about me with certainty, it's that I never give up.

From my earliest childhood, I found refuge in the realm of dreams, in the embrace of book pages, in the quiet whisper of nature, and in the boundless freedom of creativity. There, where the external world was initially unkind, my own rich inner universe blossomed.

The fascination with natural wonders, the interplay of colors and shapes, but also the complexity of the human soul – their nature, behavior, experienced emotions, and unique ways of thinking – all of this has always driven me to explore deeper. I longed to see beneath the surface, to penetrate to the very essence. And life itself, with everything that comes my way, has become an inexhaustible source of inspiration for my paintings.

Imagine an ordinary street, and on it, an inconspicuous puddle with the rainbow reflections of spilled gasoline. For many, nothing remarkable. But my eyes see in it a symphony of colors, dancing in the sun's rays, constantly changing and shimmering. In that small body of water pulsates its own microcosm, where everything is connected to everything else, in perfect interdependence. My intention is not to slavishly capture external reality, but rather the essential emotion, the vibrating energy of the moment.

My work springs from the depths of intuition, it is spontaneous and unbridled. Freedom is its driving force and ultimate goal. I pour my whole being into each piece – the scars on my soul, the experienced hardships and joys, terrifying nightmares and hopeful dreams.

When I start painting, there is no predetermined concept. It appears only in that magical moment when I feel that "this is it" – that proverbial "aha moment." It's a fascinating dialogue with the subconscious, perhaps even with the depths of the unconscious. Sometimes I smile to myself and think that this is really a bit "crazy." 😊

Painting is a game for me, a meditation, a space where time ceases to exist and thoughts of consequences or results disappear. It is a moment when my inner self finally finds its voice and longs to be heard.

Immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and endless meanings, and take a look at my work.

Martina Češpivo ♥