Artwork title : Allegory of art (Music & Photography), oil on canvas, 100 x 100 cm, 2025

The painting presents an allegory of art in two forms—music and photography—set in a springtime natural scene with birch trees, blooming flowers, a cerulean sky, and a murmuring river. Inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites, it centers on two young women: Barbora Nemcova taking photographs and Eva Cahlova playing the cello, whose parallel creative acts embody harmony between different artistic disciplines and become a visual poem about female talent, intuition, and strength rooted in nature. Rendered in a green-blue-yellow palette, it reflects spring’s freshness and natural beauty, contrasting with today’s superficial aesthetic, reinforcing the message that art cannot be bought—talent is a gift. True art grows from an inner source, like flowers from fertile soil, symbolized by primroses and shepherd’s purse evoking new beginnings, gentleness, and resilience. The woman is shown in deep connection with nature, which serves as both muse and mirror, while the painting stands out for its poetic realism and tribute to authenticity. Instead of luxury, it emphasizes the power of friendship and personal stories, becoming a celebration of feminine artistry and a visual meditation on the essence of creativity—its fragility, strength, and elusiveness. In this sense, the painting is not only an allegory of art, but also of womanhood itself—as a source of life, creativity, and beauty.

Musician Eva Cahlova explains what feminism means to her in the musical sphere: "Feminism in music for me means not worrying about what people think about how I look while playing. Of course, I don’t judge other female musicians if they care about looking feminine and attractive while playing, but I don’t want others to view me that way. I wish that people would care primarily about my performance, just as they do with men. It seems to me that in their case, no one worries about whether they are attractive enough while playing, so why is it a measure of value for women?“ Her friend, photographer Barbora Nemcova, adds her perspective on the historical position of women in photography: "Women were long in the position of models or muses in the history of photography, while men mostly stood behind the camera. That's why I’m glad that today this scene is being enriched by more and more talented female photographers, not only in the artistic field but also in documentary and journalistic photography. Female photographers are not only creating but also changing the form of the medium itself and its social impact. Feminism, for me, has always meant respect and the freedom of choice, and I’m happy that women have managed to break free from the role of 'mere' models and build a strong and respected position in the world of photography."

The exhibition What It Feels Like for a Girl presents twenty oil paintings created between 2018 and 2025 that explore the female experience in all its depth and complexity. With unified dimensions, the works emphasize continuity and integrity while addressing key social issues such as women’s rights, LGBTQ+ identity, racism, and rising skepticism toward feminism. Each painting was developed in collaboration with a specific model, who contributed not only her likeness but also her emotions and personal themes. In their statements, the models share what being a woman means to them, offering insights into their experiences and struggles. The exhibition invites reflection on the role of women in today’s society and serves as a visual manifesto of equality, respect, and dialogue.