Marketa Kolarova’s work explores the deep connections between nature, culture, and personal transformation. Through her diverse experiences across the globe, she integrates myth, storytelling, and symbolism to create art that speaks to the complexities of human life and the natural world.

Her journey as an artist has taken her across continents, from Central Europe to the Philippines, each place leaving a lasting imprint on her worldview. In particular, her time in the Philippines, where she encountered a culture deeply attuned to the rhythms of nature, shifted her perspective, contrasting the more future- and past-oriented mindset of her European upbringing. This unique blend of influences infuses her art with a dynamic energy that reflects both the challenges and beauty of the human condition.

Kolarova’s works serve as visual portals, offering viewers a glimpse into worlds where time and space dissolve. Through intricate textures and layered forms, her art explores the tension between the abundance of contemporary life and the search for deeper meaning. Her pieces evoke a sense of restlessness, capturing the unease that often accompanies lives of privilege and security, yet they also offer a space for hope, reflection, and transformation.

A recurring theme in Kolarova’s work is the desire to reconnect with the present moment—inviting viewers to step beyond their everyday routines, embrace uncertainty, and rediscover the beauty in the world around them. Her art is not only a meditation on her own creative journey but also an open invitation for others to embark on their own paths of self-discovery and growth.

In her exhibition Ethereal Edges (Gravity Art Space, Manila, 2025), Kolarova’s reflections on these themes come to life in a compelling way. The works invite a dialogue on the interconnectedness of life, the balance between humanity and nature, and the shared quest for meaning in a complex world. Through this body of work, Kolarova offers viewers a chance to look beyond the surface, to find stillness in the chaos, and to envision a future shaped by harmony and understanding.