VISUAL ARTIST, PERFORMER
“My work is a material exploration of the internal human condition. Through a body of figurative oil paintings, I transform the abstract process of self-discovery into a tangible visual diary. Each piece is a testament to my personal research, prayers, and my search for solutions to life's complex challenges. The works exist as a cohesive narrative, laid out on a natural timeline that documents my journey. My goal is to create art that is more than an object; it can be an active tool that guides the viewer toward their own process of transformation.”
Tatiana Stropkaiová, Košice (1993), is a visual artist who currently lives and works in Slovakia. She develops her artistic practice through in-depth research into philosophical questions related to symbolism and spirituality. In her paintings, she often captures the emotional energy of her subjects and their stories. Partof her practice is also dedicated to performative worksthat reflect on the concept of “exchange” and on interactionwith the audience or with natural elements. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in 2016 from the Faculty of Arts at the Technical University of Košice and herMaster’s degree in 2020 from the Academy of Fine Arts in L’Aquila.
Her artistic practice also includes residencies in Italy, particularly at Palazzo Lucarini Contemporary in Trevi and Manifattura Tabacchi in Florence.
Stropkaiová’s works have been exhibited in several exhibitions in Italy, including at Beatrice Burati Anderson Gallery in Venice, the MAXXI Museum in L’Aquila, Palazzo Lucarini Contemporary, and
Manifattura Tabacchi in Florence.
Exhibitions: Krehké telá, Synagogue, Košice, Slovakia, 2025; Reminders, Šopa Gallery, Košice, Slovakia, 2025; Spring Box #01, Beatrice Burati Anderson Space & Gallery, Venice, Italy, 2022; CONTACT(less), MAXXI Museum, L’Aquila, Italy, 2022; C.U.O.R.E. (Cryogenic Underground Observatory for Rare Events), Impermanent Observatory, Palazzo Lucarini Contemporary, Trevi, Italy, 2020; Chiave Umbria, curated by Mary Predicatori, online, 2019; Cura, Manifattura Tabacchi, Florence, Italy; Cuore, Toast Project Space, Manifattura Tabacchi, Florence, Italy, 2018.
EDUCATION
2020-2021
Teaching Specialisation, Scuola di Formazione San Giuseppe Moscati, San Lorenzo del Vallo, Italy
2016-2020
Master, Accademia di Belle Arti, L’Aquila, Italy
2012-2016
Bachelor, Technická Univerzita, Faculty of art, Košice, Slovakia
FORMING EXPERIENCES
2021
2017-2018
2018
Art residence, Palazzo Lucarini Contemporary, Trevi, Italy
Art residence, Manifattura Tabacchi, Florence, Italy
Art residence, Ex Caserma Pepe, for Biennale Urbana, Lido di Venezia, Italy
FORMING COLLABORATIONS AND COLLECTIVE WORKS WITH
2019
Tomboys don´t cry, urban action for the instalation of the work Wo(o)lf of Margerita Morgantin, with WRG for the festival RAID, City
Centre of L´Aquila, Italy ►►
Margerita Morgantin and Italo Zuffi, performer for the project Pawel und Pawel,uscita N. 9; Straperetana, Pereto, Italy ►►
2018
Antoni Muntadas, workshop Project Metodology, Manifattura Tabacchi, Firenze ►►
Remo Salvadori, workshop The Manifesto – Catalogue, collective work Manifesto-catalogue, Manifattura Tabacchi, Firenze ►►
Marzia Migliora, workshop In the history of last things, where will be the history of buildings, collective work Idrocarburi politici aromatici, for Manifattura Tabacchi, Firenze ►►
Giuseppe Gabellone e Diego Perrone, workshop Rivista Grasso, Manifattura Tabacchi, Florence, Italy ►►
Vedovamazzei, workshop Love and theft, colletive work LOVE IS THEFT, Manifattura Tabacchi, Florence, Italy ►►
Rebecca Moccia, performer for the exhibition Cuore, Toast project space, Manifattura Tabacchi, Florence, Italy ►►
2017
Luca Vittone, workshop Fly in the wind. Speak of a ourney, a return journey, Flags., collective work These flags have been to the moon and back, Manifattura Tabacchi, Florence, Italy ►►
Margerita Morgantin and Italo Zuffi, performer for the project Pawel und Pawel, Uscita N.07, Grandi pianure della danza; Tropici / Gli spazi sconfinati della danza contemporanea, Angelo Mai Altrove Occupato, Rome, Italy ►►
SELECTED SHOWS
2021
Spring box #01, curated by Margerita Morgantin, Beatrice Burati Anderson Space & Gallery, Venice, Italy ►►
CONTACT(less), Performative action for Performative.01, with collective WRG, curated by Bartolomeo Pietromarchi, Museo MAXXI, L´Aquila, Italy ►►
C.U.O.R.E. (Cryogenic Underground Observatory for Rare Events), Impermanent Observatory, curated by Margerita Morgantin, Palazzo Lucarini Contemporary,Trevi, Italy ►►
2020
Chiave Umbria, curated by Mara Predicatori, online ►►
2019
Cura, curated by Sergio Risaliti, Manifattura Tabacchi, Florence, Italy ►►
Studio visit, curated by Sergio RIsaliti and Michelangelo Giombini, Manifattura Tabacchi, Florence, Italy ►►
2018
Visioni di pomeriggio, curated by Margherita Morgantin, Accademia di Belle Arti, L´aquila, Italy
Incontro tra arte e boxe, curated by Marianne Wild, Torre di porta Gabella - Ripa Testina (CH), Italy
“azion-armi”, curated by Italo Zuffi, Piazza d ´Armi, L´Aquila, Italy
2017
Hic et Nunc, curated by Stefano Ianni, Archeological area of Amiternum, San Vittorino (AQ), Italy
Acca di Hotel, curated by Italo Zuffi, Hotel Canadian, L’Aquila, Italy
SELECTED PRESS
2021
Exibart, Izabela Bardhoshi / Tatiana Stropkaiová – Spring Box #01, exibart.com ►►
Visioni Digitali, Chiave Umbria, www.frantoiaperti.net ►►
2019
Manifattura Tabacchi, Tatiana Stropkaiová, manifatturatabacchi.com ►►
2018
Artribune, Venezian, Tatiana Stropkaiová, artribune.com ►►
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
2022
11, Dott.sa Rita Petrolini,
2021
22, Beatrice Burati Anderson Space & Gallery
2018
Venezian, Manifattura Tabacchi
2025