2024

2021—23

2019—20

2012—16

2011

2010

2009

Petra Polifková's paintings capture seemingly ordinary moments that (almost) everyone experiences daily, often without realizing that these moments form the essence of our lives. The artworks are characterized by colorfulness and a painting style that emphasizes what's essential. These tools help communicate with the perceptive viewer, who connects with the subjects. Through these moments, a memory becomes a painting. 

Time-bound and emotional, her works are deeply personal and often autobiographical. Polifková uses her life experiences, fears, and anticipations as subjects. These themes may not always be literal, but reality gives shape to her inner world. She avoids abstraction or assigning special meanings to her subjects; instead, her depictions are clear and direct. The simplicity and closeness to reality allow the viewer to quickly access the stories hidden beneath the form. This reduction creates a sense of solitude and melancholy, but also invites viewers to explore different interpretations. 

The paintings live through their atmosphere, which connects desires, experiences, feelings, dreams, and everyday life. They explore personal themes such as motherhood and childhood, while also reflecting the current need to reformat a woman's life, where motherhood is not just a role but a transition that brings new challenges and opportunities for emancipation. These works show how motherhood influences a woman not only on a personal level but also in the broader context of society, where her life space and choices continue to evolve.