Micro in Layers

Micro in Layers is an exhibition by Slovak visual artist Zuzana Šicková, presenting a unique body of work that delicately intertwines colour, text, and inspiration drawn from nature. Through a distinctive artistic technique that combines layered acrylic painting with handwritten reflections, the artist creates compositions in which words gradually emerge from beneath successive layers of paint, revealing hidden narratives and personal insights.

Drawing inspiration from landscapes, natural forms, and everyday moments, Šicková’s works explore themes of harmony, tranquillity, and beauty. Her vibrant visual language invites viewers to slow down, observe closely, and discover new meanings within each layer.

Zuzana Šicková is a Slovak visual artist, illustrator, and author of academic publications. She studied Fine Arts and French Language at Comenius University in Bratislava and continued her artistic education in France. Her works have been exhibited both in Slovakia and internationally, including in Austria, France, Germany, and Japan. Over the years, she has developed a recognizable artistic style distinguished by the combination of painting and text, creating works that are at once visually captivating and intellectually engaging.

Set within the unique atmosphere of the historic Franz Charlet Studio at the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Brussels, Micro in Layers offers visitors an opportunity to experience contemporary Slovak art that celebrates creativity, reflection, and the enduring connection between nature and human expression.

Distribution : Zuzana Šicková is a Slovak visual artist, illustrator, and author of academic publications. She studied Fine Arts and French Language at Comenius University in Bratislava, completed further artistic studies in France, and has presented her work at exhibitions both in Slovakia and abroad, including Austria, France, Germany, and Japan.