Tatiana Stropkaiová
- City
- Kosice
- Country
- Slovakia
My work is a material exploration of the internal human condition. Through a body of figurative oil paintings, I transform the abstract process of self-discovery into a tangible visual diary. Each piece is a testament to my personal research, prayers, and my search for solutions to life’s complex challenges. The works exist as a cohesive narrative, laid out on a natural timeline that documents my journey. My goal is to create art that is more than an object; it can be an active tool that guides the viewer toward their own process of introspection.
My main crafts are figurative oil painting and drawing, which I have been practicing for over 15 years. My deep-seated connection to these slow-paced media stems from their ability to demand patience and preparation, but most importantly, the courage required to showcase an intimate space of the inner world of an artist. I am an avid collector of photographs, obsessed with their power to hold a specific emotional imprint. My artistic process involves transforming these images into my own emotional, enigmatic codes, which may or may not be understood by the viewer. It is this form of bond with painting itself that continues to drive my practice forward.
Artworks
This is one of the outermost panels from the series The Unfolding Path. The work marks the initial phase of a journey, depicting a figure in a state of focused reflection. Set against a vast, moonlit horizon, the figure represents a moment of contemplation and stillness before a significant transition. The piece captures the introspective energy required to mentally prepare for the uncharted territory ahead, serving as an introduction to the series’ larger narrative.
This is the second of the two outermost panels from the series The Unfolding Path. The composition serves as a conceptual counterpart, shifting from introspection to a state of focused intellectual clarity. A four-leaf clover, symbolizing a determined path, is encircled by a blue form representing Planet Mercury and the analytical faculty. The painting captures the precise moment of understanding and intentional movement toward a chosen journey, serving as a formal guide to the project’s central narrative.
This is the central panel of the series The Unfolding Path, serving as the narrative's culmination. The piece depicts a pair of hands ceremonially holding the path, grounding the series' mystical vision in the earthly realm. Surrounded by jungle-like motifs, the work symbolizes the convergence of spiritual purpose and tangible action. It serves as a visual reminder and manifestation tool, embodying the power of a determined spirit to actively take hold of its own path.
This is one of the two inner panels from the series The Unfolding Path, which collectively visualize the inner perceptions of the figures. The painting depicts a form emerging through a dark, organic archway, signaling a departure from the known. This composition represents a direct visual record of an unfolding consciousness as it navigates a new phase of being. The work serves as a conceptual window, illustrating a pivotal moment of introspection and the emergence of a new reality.