Visual artist

Born in Slovakia, 1984. Lives and works in Denmark.

Ivana's compositions often feature simple forms and a restrained palette, evoking a sense of tranquility, putting in focus seemingly ordinary things.

''As an artist, I find my inspiration and color palettes in nature and in landscapes that surround me. My work is a journey into the depths of color, emotion, and energy that I find around me as much as I find in myself. I love water and often feel drawn to it. In its various forms, it serves as the central motif in my work. I like to observe the gentle ripples of a lake, the power of ocean waves, the stillness of a pond or the calm surface of the swimming pool. ‘‘

‘‘ For me, water embodies the complexities of life and emotion. It symbolizes both movement and stillness, chaos and calm, and most of all, invites me to delve into my own depths. Through the application of color and texture, I create experiences that transport me into an abstract landscape of contemplation and imagination.''

Books

2024 Vecerny kon

Exhibitions  

2021 Spaces, Herning, Denmark

2019 Toi Art Gallery, LA, USA

2014 Galeria Okruzna, Presov, Slovakia

2012 Gallery Domcek, Presov, Slovakia  

Clients & Publications  

2024 Ej Publishing

2021 Boots

2021 Artattack

2020 In The moment magazine

2020 Bekvåm

2020 Breathe magazine

2019 Fusakle

Interviews & Articles  

2022 Journal (Croatia) 2022 https://www.journal.hr/kultura/umjetnost-i-dizajn/minimalisticke-ilustracije-ivane-kozlai-osvojile-su-nas-na-prvu/

2022 SME (Slovakia) https://mytrencin.sme.sk/g/192116/graficka-ivana-kozlai-lauridsen?photo=p7293058

2020 HypeandHyper (Hungary) https://hypeandhyper.com/nostalgic-memories-the-illustrations-of-ivana-kozlau-lauridsen/

2019 Toi Art Gallery (LA, USA) https://www.toiartgallery.com/blogs/toi-gallery-blog/interview-with-ivana-kozlai-lauridsen-for-toi-art-gallery?srsltid=AfmBOopMloFDKa6lARlLowee5cdDt85sPueJHCc1F3ze9QawodjNVt9x