Petra Stefankova | COLLECTION

COLLECTION | Dialogue & Free Mind
Naturelogy, Waterlogy, and Prayer
by Petra Stefankova

SERIES: Dialogue & Free Mind

“Dialogue, Free Mind, Painter, and Technocrats are four smaller paintings from my series entitled Fictional Friends. In this series, I draw and paint my own companions as a way of addressing social isolation and loneliness. Although my art studio is quiet, it feels inhabited by these figures. Through my work, I try to capture the silent conversations of my fictional friends.”
-Petra Stefankova

Petra Štefanková

Petra Štefanková is an award-winning fine artist who has been published and exhibited worldwide. Now based in Slovakia, she lived in London and traveled to the USA, Australia, France, and Germany to establish her professional presence. In each new city, Petra sought meaningful connections, carrying with her the wonder, uncertainty, and inspiration each place offered. Her work reflects these travels and life moments, often using automatic drawing to channel the intensity of her memories, feelings, and moments of belonging or displacement. Her visual art is deeply introspective, shaped by diverse multicultural perspectives and the emotional resonance of her journey.

“Although my art studio is quiet, it feels inhabited by these figures. Through my work, I try to capture the silent conversations of my fictional friends.”
– Petra Stefankova

Slovak artist Petra Štefanková is an award-winning visual artist and painter, recognized by Channel 4 and American Illustration. She is a Life Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London and a member of the World Genius Directory in Australia. Highlights include exhibitions at Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien in Berlin, LACDA in Los Angeles, the Mayor’s Gallery in Las Vegas, the Heritage Museum in Hong Kong, Modern Fuel in Kingston, the London College of Communication, 54 The Gallery in London, and Global Gallery in Sydney. Her work has appeared in Bloomsbury, Vanity Fair UK, Forbes Slovensko, The Guardian, and the New York City Daily Post. Her biography is listed in London’s Ben Uri Research Unit, which documents the contributions of immigrants to British visual culture since 1900.

SERIES: Naturelogy, Waterlogy, and Prayer

“Naturelogy, Waterlogy, and Prayer for the Future are large paintings that invite viewers into a modern world where contemporary technology mingles with the natural environment. Through these works, I express my deep hope and optimism for a brighter future for humanity.”

“Petra Štefanková’s steadfast dedication to artistic excellence and her impact on the art world establish her as a captivating figure whose narrative warrants global recognition and celebration.”
– Shantel Chisango for The New York City Daily Post (Writer)

Website: www.petrastefankova.com
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