Jiri Janulik

Jiří Janulík *1977 – Czech surrealist
I have been interested in drawing ever since my youth and eventually, many years later, started working with oil paints.
Surrealists like Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, Toyen – those are just a few names which brought, and still bring, me a great amount of inspiration. Their works have fascinated me ever since I took my first steps towards art. In fact, my first paintings and drawings were strongly influenced by Salvador Dalí in particular. People often connected me and my work with his person, but I would always strive to be myself. That is why I have decided to follow my own path and created my own, original style.
Over time, more renown artists would influence my works. I have, for example, been fascinated by Rembrandt and his tenebrism which is often a part of my sceneries.
All my paintings are preceded by a number of studies which make a base for my final work. However, I often find myself thinking about and changing parts or even the theme which together makes a base for my final work.
I am open-minded and outgoing person - if a customer has their own vision or ideas, I am more than happy to hear them out. That being said, surrealism is what truly drives me and my work. I am alwa...

18/3 – 2/4/2017 Brno – Galerie Dílo, Radnická 386

7/2 – 19/2/2017 Prague - Senate of the Czech Republic, Valdštejnské náměstí 17/4

Zlín Film Festival - since 2015

2015 Polsko Jasienica 12.6.2015 - 5.7.2015

These are just a few examples. Since the beginning of my career in early 2000s my paintings have been showcased on many exhibitions throughout Europe (Poland, Germany, Slovakia, Switzerland and more).

In addition, many of my works form a part of several private collections all around the world.