Vlasta Žáková

Name: MFA Vlasta Žáková, ArtD.
Position: Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Textiles; Studio of Fiber Art

Email: zakova@vsvu.sk
Address: Drotárska 44, Bratislava

He Doesn't Want Me — Vlasta Žáková: He Doesn't Want Me.

Lemongrass — Vlasta Žáková: Lemongrass.

Wolf Roulette, 130x200 cm, machine embroidery, textile — Vlasta Žáková: Wolf Roulette, 130x200 cm, machine embroidery, textile.

Eternal Sleep, 120x100 cm, machine embroidery, textile — Vlasta Žáková: Eternal Sleep, 120x100 cm, machine embroidery, textile.

Frozen Wind, 90x80 cm, machine embroidery, textile — Vlasta Žáková: Frozen Wind, 90x80 cm, machine embroidery, textile.

In her skin, 140x130 cm, machine embroidery, textile — Vlasta Žáková: In her skin, 140x130 cm, machine embroidery, textile, 2023.

Death of a Porcelain Doll, 140x130 cm, machine embroidery, textile — Vlasta Žáková: Death of a Porcelain Doll, 140x130 cm, machine embroidery, textile.

Bring me to life, 140x140 cm, machine embroidery, textile — Vlasta Žáková: Bring me to life, 140x140 cm, machine embroidery, textile.

Mycelium 87x52 cm, Thrown Shoe 70x55 cm, Hand 54x34 cm, machine embroidery, textile — Vlasta Žáková: Mycelium 87x52 cm, Thrown Shoe 70x55 cm, Hand 54x34 cm, machine embroidery, textile.

Online presentation:

www.vlastazakova.com

Vlasta Žáková@SchemnitzGallery

IG:@vlasta_zakova_artist

Subjects:

Subjects: Textile Design Studio in Space
Basics of Digital Embroidery Design
Digital Needlepoint

CV:

2013 - 2017 University of Fine Arts in Bratislava,
Department of Textile Design, Studio of Textile Design in Space, Bratislava
2000 - 2006 TU, Košice, Department of Fine Arts and Intermedia, Studio of Graphics and Experimental Design
1995 - 1999 - Secondary Industrial School - Clothing, Department of Clothing Design and Modeling, Svidník

Solo exhibitions (selection):

2024 Death of a Porcelain Doll, DOT Contemporary, Jurkovičova Tepláreň, Bratislava
2023 Lullaby, Nová Vlna, Trenčín/ SK
2020 Nostalgia of Tomorrow's Mornings, Ján Koniarek Gallery - Synagogue, Trnava
2018 The White Deer Flew Away, Studio XIII., Bratislava
2017 Copy Error, V.Löffler Museum, Košice
2016 Shadows raja, Bratislava City Gallery, Mirbach Palace, Bratislava
2015 Fragmentarium, SND New Building, Bratislava
2014 Ultraviolet movement, K.A.I.R., Kulturpark Barracks, Košice
2013 Ultraviolet movement, K.A.I.R., Red Gallery, London

Group exhibitions (selection):

2025 Body Language, Slovak Institute in Berlin, Berlin
2024 Picture THIS!, Kulturama, Bratislava
2023 House of Arts II, Triennial of Contemporary Art,
Regional Gallery of Fine Arts in Zlín, Zlín/ CZ
2022 Expedition 10, Slovak Cultural Center in Jerusalem, Jerusalem/ IL
2021 RE-FORM, Slovak Institute in Moscow, Moscow/ RU
2021 kARTotéka, Galerie U bílého jednorožce, Klatovy/ CZ
2018 Painting, sculpture freezes, Spiš Artists Gallery, Spišská Nová Ves
2017 Košice Metro, Liptovská Gallery P.M. Bohúňa in Liptovský Mikuláš
2015 Liquid Muse, Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava
2014 Light Strip underneath my Lashes, Nitra Gallery Bunker, Nitra
2011 Zero Years, Dom umenia, Bratislava
2010 Bucket, MeetFactory Gallery, Prague
2009 Scooter II. Biennial of Young Art, Ján Koniarek Gallery, Trnava