Painting has attracted Pavel Zacek - among many other activities - already since his childhood. Though never specially trained he desired to master the technically demanding classic multi-layered oil painting. Being a complete autodidact he has gradually built up his knowledge and skill through the study of literature, own experience but also a thorough analysis of the works of great masters in world galleries.

Today his paintings composed of multiple grounding and translucent layers feature a unique style and a typical scent of soft-lit atmosphere, sensed contours and meticulous detail. 

The characters to be encountered in his pictures are the carriers of their own stories and passions set in ambiguous spaces and disturbing historical connotations. Love, time and death are the ever-present motifs. Surreal atmosphere of the paintings does not preclude recognizing the urge of a post-modern spectator for hope, rebirth and sense of a journey.

Pavel Zacek has exhibited his paintings at many exhibitions and his artwork has gained the audience in private collections in Czech Republic and abroad. He is a member of international surrealist group Libellule and since years a participant of prestigious Paris Salon Comparaisons at Grand Palais.

Besides painting Pavel Zacek also dedicates his late-night time to scientific medical illustration utilizing his surgical experience together with artistic skills. He does not hesitate to combine freely the old masters technique with modern technologies - his project of interactive textbook on cardiac surgery gave him an exquisite experience in digital art and animation.

Exhibitions

Books

Brány Snů / Gates of Dreams
Graeme Hetherington: PAVEL ŽÁČEK
2006, ISBN 80-247-1928-2

Metamorphosis Volume 2
50 Surreal & Fantastic Artists
2009, ISBN: 9780980323115