Born in 1983, Lukas Kubala is a Slovakian artist whose artistic focus centers around the concept of the space-time continuum, where elements from the past, present, and future are combined into a single space. Lukas weaves together memories and fantasies, creating a rich tapestry of narratives with a distinctive style.
A prominent theme in Lukas' work is the ongoing conflict between the past and the future, a tension that is vividly expressed on his canvases. He deliberately incorporates blank areas, shaped like various objects, into his paintings to emphasize the transient nature of life. These empty spaces serve as metaphors for the uncertainty and ambiguity that permeate our existence. Through this intentional use of black and white, Lukas challenges viewers to engage their imagination and actively participate in filling in the missing spaces.
The objects and structures depicted in Lukas' paintings which resemble stones or cells symbolize the nascent forms in the fabric of space-time. They represent entities that have not yet fully manifested into recognizable objects as we know them. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources such as the Bible, history, and contemporary society, Lukas infuses his art with a wide range of influences. Additionally, he delves into the complex dynamics of human relationships, often portraying figures that undergo deformation and transformation, reflecting the perpetual evolution of individuals and the imperfect nature of the world.
Through his thought-provoking and visually striking artworks, Lukas Kubala invites viewers to explore the interplay of time, memory, imagination, and the ever-changing human condition.
1999-2004-study-School of Performing Arts-Bratislava (Slovakia)
2005-study-Academy of education-department Italian-Bratislava (Slovakia)
2019-Scope artfair, Thinkfeel-contemporary, Miami, USA
2018-ArtLab-Gallery BenjaminEck, Munich, Germany
2016-Collective exhibition, DOT. Contemporary Art Gallery. Slovakia
2015-Intersection of life, Gallery Slovak Institute, Praha, Czech Republic (Solo show)
2014-nine-nine-nine, River Galler, Bratislava, Slovakia
2013-Two Worlds, River Gallery, Bratislava, Slovakia (Solo show)
2013-URBAN ART CLASH,PLATOON KUNSTHALLE Berlin, Germany
2013-River Gallery, Bratislava, Slovakia
2012-Street in the Citadela, Praha, Czech Republic (Solo show)
2011-Something is wrong, gallery X, Bratislava, Slovakia
2011-I see passion everywhere, gallery BCPB. Bratislava, Slovakia (Solo show)
2010- Selection of Slovakian paintings, Meghivo gallery, Hungary
2010-Anticipation of our future, Panorama center, Bratislava, Slovakia, gallery on stairs, Nitra, Slovakia
2010-Perla dell Adriatico, gallery Grottemmare, Italy