SDG 15 : Life on Land

Artist Biography:

Irena Procházková is a visual artist from Tábor, Czech Republic (b. 1973), living and working in Prague. She trained under academic painter Bedřiška Uzdilová (2011– 2021) and studied earlier with Teodor Buzu. She is a member of Black Canvas International Art Community under Alexander Onishenko. Influenced by Impressionism and Expressionism, she draws inspiration from Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Czech masters such as Špála and Slavíček. Her work reflects travel and everyday life through portraits, landscapes, abstractions, and still life, using oil on canvas. Since 2016, she has exhibited internationally, including Art Expo New York, START London, and Art Connects Women Dubai.

Art Statement:

I have always felt a calling to use my art to uplift people and make the world a better place for all living beings. Women who want to act as “art connects” are coming to life. It means to enlighten other people through art and together we can do great things.

All of my paintings have been inspired by my travel experiences or images and some of them are simply my everyday life. I draw and paint. I create portraits, scenery, abstractions, compositions and still life. Currently I prefer oil paints on black and white canvas.