Biography

I was born in Bratislava. My professional journey began with studying Translation and Interpreting at the Faculty of Arts, Comenius University in Bratislava. Alongside translating books, film scripts, and an endless stream of television series, I became one of the early advocates for homeschooling in Slovakia, serving as the vice-chair of the Slovak Homeschooling Association. I dedicated myself to lectures, research, and promoting the educational movement, while my family and I became the faces of Slovak homeschooling in the media.

From 2005 to 2015, I had the privilege of studying painting under the guidance of Mgr. art. Soňa Herényiová-Belanová. In 2021, I embraced the path of visual art with full devotion. My work soon captured the attention of the curator PhDr. Ľuboslav Moza of the ARTEM gallery, with whom I continue to cultivate a meaningful collaboration. In 2022, I participated in my first international exhibition, the 24th Premio Internazionale d’Arte San Crispino, where the international jury honored me with the Special Jury Prize – Premio Speciale Della Giuria. My distinctive painting style, which stands in contrast to the prevailing trend of shocking art, has attracted attention of the artistic community. I have since had the privilege of presenting my works in successful exhibitions, both in Slovakia and abroad.

I live with my husband and four daughters in a straw bale house amidst the quiet beauty of the Podjavorinské Kopanice region, and at times, in my beloved Bratislava.

I delve into the realms of creativity and the boundless potential of the human spirit. Through my work, I strive to bring joy and healing to others. It is my heart’s desire to encourage you to follow your dreams, no matter the obstacles in your way.

Education and Training

• 10 years of painting studies under the guidance of Mgr. art. Soňa Herényiová-Belanová

• Two-year programme in Art Therapy: “Intervencia umením” (Intervention through Art) with Prof. PaedDr. Jaroslava Šicková-Fabrici, akad. sculpt., PhD., at Terra Therapeutica (260 hours)

• Internationally certified foundational program in Life Coaching at the Christian Coach School (Škola Kresťanský kouč) (92 hours)

• Approximately 100 hours of experiential therapy and supervision with certified therapist Mgr. Viera Pachová, a graduate of the professional Compassionate Inquiry training under Dr. Gábor Maté

• 120 hours of experiential psychoanalytic art therapy with acad. painter Kamila Ženatá, guest member of the Czech Society for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

• Over 2,500 hours of independent self-study, exploring art, therapy, and personal development

Exhibitions

2022, International Exhibition, XXIV. Edition of Premio Internationale d’Arte San Crispino, Italy

2023, Salve Prachatice, Czech Republic

2023, SacroExpo Slovakia

2023, ModDom Slovakia

2023, Bibliotéka, Bratislava, Slovakia

2024, Galerie u Zlatého Kohouta, Prague, Czech Republic

2024, Solo Exhibition, Chateau Bela, Slovakia

2024, Solo Exhibition, Sankt Vitus, Rusovce, Slovakia

2024, Druckkunst, Passau, Germany

2024, Český Krumlov, Czech Republic

2024, Duo Exhibition, Galéria Mólo and Galéria Stará lekáreň, Piešťany, Slovakia

2024, SacroExpo Slovakia 2024, Bibliotéka, Bratislava, Slovakia

2024-2025, Exhibition REFLEXIE V., Slovak Art Association, Banská Bystrica, Turčianske Teplice, Piešťany, Slovakia

2025, Salve Prachatice, Czech Republic