Martina Solárová Pauleová is a visual artist from Slovakia. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Bratislava in 1998. In her life, she has welcomed her sunny sons: Tadeáš, Martin, and Kristian.

In my recent work, the passage of time and shifts in scale play a central role. The piece is composed of layered paintings, photographs, and drawings.

Here at the Fish Factory residency, I’ve been working on a project called Invisible Tattoo. It’s about the stories we all carry inside — the ones no one else can see. Black and white photos of my dad on a ski trip as a student are hidden in the cat’s whiskers. This is a tattoo of happiness.

Thank you to all the friends I met here and to the Fish Factory! 🦭💘

Scott, Charlotte, Risa, Seiu, Shann, Alex, and Kris :)

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