Michal's Art Journey

For over twenty years, I was completely immersed in creating paper-based collages. I loved breathing new life into discarded materials—textured papers, old wallpaper, carpet scraps, and anything else I could find. My studio was a playground of forgotten things, each waiting to become something new.

But in early 2023, I began feeling unwell after long hours in the studio. Eventually, I learned I had developed sensitivities to dust and mild fumes from some of the materials I was using. On my doctor’s advice, I had to make a difficult decision: no more industrial glues, no more dusty surfaces, and definitely no more carpet scraps.

At first, it felt like a huge loss. But it also opened the door to something unexpected. I started experimenting with digital collage, and to my surprise, I felt creatively free again. Digital tools gave me a clean, flexible way to continue making art, without putting my health at risk. I could still follow my vision, just with a different set of tools.

By July 2024, I received good news, my lungs had improved. That gave me the green light to gently return to using water media, which I love, while still avoiding anything that could trigger a reaction.

No matter the medium, paper, canvas, digital, or water-based paint, my passion for abstract art remains constant. I continue to follow my curiosity, letting emotion and intuition guide each piece. That hasn’t changed. If anything, this shift has brought new energy and depth into my work.

Thank you for visiting, Michal Mitak