ONCE UPON A WOMAN
Once Upon a Woman – the title of this exhibition is no coincidence. At first glance, it naturally evokes the beginning of a story. Perhaps a fairytale, perhaps a personal narrative, perhaps something that gradually unfolds. And that is precisely how the exhibition itself feels—a quiet, layered story about a woman. About her inner world, her perception, and the subtle nuances of emotions that may remain unspoken, yet deeply present...
Solo Exhibition of Milena Ďuricová
Kafe Lampy Gallery, Bratislava | May 3 – May 30, 2018
Once Upon a Woman—the title of this exhibition is no coincidence. It evokes the beginning of a story. And that is precisely what this exhibition is: a story of a woman. A universal figure, yet also a deeply personal one—the artist herself.
Milena Ďuricová was born in 1961 in Hlohovec. Her artistic sensitivity emerged early, naturally guiding her toward art. She studied Slovak language and art education and later completed a doctoral degree in art education theory.
She fully entered the professional art scene in 2001 and has worked as an independent artist since 2005. Over the years, she has held numerous solo and group exhibitions both in Slovakia and abroad, and her works are now part of private collections worldwide.
Her artistic development has evolved organically. From still lifes and landscapes, often rendered with a romantic softness, her focus gradually shifted toward a more introspective theme—the world of women.
As I often say: Milena Ďuricová does not paint women. She paints women’s souls.
Her figures are gentle, elegant, and filled with quiet joy, light, and inner harmony. They embody both fragility and strength, innocence and maturity. They reflect beauty, but also a deeper sense of identity—one that is embraced with both pride and humility.
Her compositions frequently incorporate symbolic elements—peacocks representing dignity and beauty, flowers symbolizing life and natural harmony. These elements form a poetic visual language.
In recent years, her work has moved further toward a spiritual dimension, drawing from universal narratives, mythology, and archetypal stories.
It is a natural progression—a search for meaning.
The exhibition Once Upon a Woman… invites the viewer to enter this world—a space of imagination, emotion, and quiet reflection.
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