Nikol Labe

Nikol Labe Art Studio is located in the heart of Europe. This studio of mine is my consecrated beautiful mission in this country. I come from Slovakia, where I was born and have my roots.

Tall and lush trees surrounded by nature give life to my paintings. Nature has always been a source of my painting inspiration since childhood.

During my childhood, I used to go for a long walk with my dog in a dense forest. I have always seen the forest as a place of freedom and safety, with lots of tall and powerful trees embracing you in their safe arms.

My paintings also depict my vibes that I get from nature. For example, the loose roots of the trees in my painting symbolize peace, freedom and liberty.

Each of my paintings is inspired by many elements such as the moon, lamps and chairs, etc. The lighting and the look of the lamps remind me of the streets shrouded in darkness, loosening the definition of calm and beauty it has. The light coming from a lit apartment or the windows of a building in a dark night street inspires me even more.

Fascinating stories behind the window of such apartments or buildings fascinate me. My imagination begins to weave stories that are reflected in my painting.

Likewise, the armchair is another element th...

Right now, you can see her paintings in several places in Europe in her personal exhibitions, for example in London, where an entire exhibition is dedicated to her surrealist and subtly pop-art paintings and works. The simplicity of her work could sometimes be called fantastically mysterious minimalism.