You can often escape from others, but never from yourself.
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In a constantly evolving society, moral values often disappear despite beneficial discoveries and knowledge. Indifference and violence are on the rise. Both to others and to themselves. Escape often seems the only possible response.
In this situation, art plays an irreplaceable role.
Art that points out and questions.
Art that makes actions tangible and also sometimes hurts.
The works of the Slovakian artist couple Tatiana Siedlova and Igor Navrotskyi confront us uncompromisingly and show that a life on the run can only be crowned with success through a sense of self and society. In the spirit of Prof. Viktor Frankl "What wants to shine, must let itself be burned."
Only the extinguished fire and the cold ashes, the end of the escape, create space for something new and the possibility of a new start and departure to higher things!
Siedlova and Navrotskyi initiate with their works for many a new start and thus convey a new attitude to life.
Creation & Philosophy
The fusion of tradition and modernity has become the distinctive artistic expression of the two.
Both believe in the power of individuality, and appreciate craftsmanship and the art of the old masters. They revere Rembrandt (late phase), Caravaggio, Goya and the Russian artists like Repin or Kramskoi. Like the old masters, they work with many layers of paint, creating a unique impression of depth, transparency and plasticity. Their classical technique requires a high degree of sensitivity, skill and patience and makes them unique in the contemporary Slovak art scene.
Individuality craft
old masters
Playing with light and shadow and the allegories, metaphors and narratives of ancient stories always contain a bit of romantic drama and scenic art and deal with the relationship of individuals to each other and to society. Stylistically, they can be classified as realist artists with a perception of abstract poetics and symbolism.
The basic themes: allegorical scenes, stylized portraits, nudes, still lifes, depictions of animals, often mixed with humorous ideas. Her works can be found in public and private collections in Germany, the Netherlands, Great Britain, the United States and Australia.
In addition to painting, the couple organizes art workshops and coordinates educational activities (teaching classical art techniques), supporting many children, young talents and adults from Slovakia and Ukraine. Also noteworthy is the extensive charity work for the sick and handicapped people.
