Characteristics and Vita

Tatjana Siedlova was born in Nitra (SK) in 1975 and studied from 1992 to 1998 at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in Kiev, where she met and came to appreciate Igor Navrotskyi. The two belong to that rare species of classical artist couples who manage to positively "cross-fertilize" and continuously develop each other's artistic work. In addition, they plan and organized all management agendas and benefit sustainably from this symbiosis.

The fusion of tradition and modernity became the distinctive artistic expression of the two.

Both believe in the power of individuality, appreciate craftsmanship and the art of the old masters.They admire Rembrandt (late phase), Caravaggio, Goya and the Russian artists such as 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.

The play with light and shadowand the allegories, metaphors and narratives of ancient stories always include 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. Siedlova tells an internationally easily decodable story with her brilliant pictorial titles. Eva. Temptation. I've a secret, Life on the run, My little black dress or Salvador Dali, Gala - after skillfully and with great ease underline the image contents and merge into a harmonious whole.

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Their 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), thus supporting many children, young talents and adults from Slovakia and Ukraine. Also noteworthy is the extensive charity work for the sick and handicapped. Member of the Association of Fine Artists in Ukraine and later in Slovakia.