Libuša Němcová is a Swiss-based artist originally from the town of Košice in Slovakia. Her life is full of contrasts—by day, she works as a 24-hour home help caregiver abroad, tending to the needs of others with care and patience. But beyond her work, she builds a parallel world through art—a place shaped by memories, observation, and deep connection to her roots. What began as childhood doodles has grown into a sincere and evolving art practice. Libuša’s story isn’t one of overnight success, but of steady growth, perseverance, and a love of painting that has carried her through life’s changing seasons. Her work speaks not just to visual beauty, but to the emotional weight of home, time, and the everyday.
In July 2024, Libuša held her first public sales exhibition at the newly opened Beautiful Art Gallery in Levoča, Slovakia. For her, this wasn’t just a professional milestone—it was a personal affirmation. Her work now lives in the gallery’s permanent exhibition, and that quiet visibility means a lot. These paintings, created in her free hours between caregiving duties and online learning, mark the beginning of a new chapter.
Libuša continues to expand her skills, recently diving into oil painting, a medium that has challenged and inspired her. Her work shows a respect for traditional methods, but it’s not about rigid technique—it’s about mood, feeling, and memory. Take In the Mansion Garden, for example. It’s a painting shaped by older oil techniques but brought to life through Libuša’s personal eye. The shed in the center of the painting isn’t just a structure—it’s a symbol of rural calm. Trees sway lightly, casting comforting shadows, and the grassy ground glows with wildflowers. The whole piece hums with the quiet rhythm of a peaceful morning. It doesn’t try to impress. It invites you to remember—perhaps your own mornings, gardens, or hidden corners of stillness. It’s nostalgic without being sentimental.
She paints with an eye for harmony—every element seems to breathe together. In In the Mansion Garden, you feel the passage of time as something soft and generous, not rushed. It’s a reminder that beauty can be slow, and that art can celebrate the unnoticed corners of life.
Her second oil painting, Winter Main Street, Košice, is a shift in setting, but not in tone. Here she turns to her hometown, portraying it in the quiet grip of winter. This scene is rooted in place—the grand silhouette of St. Elizabeth’s Basilica rises in the background, while the smaller Chapel of St. Michael adds balance and intimacy. Ancient buildings line the street like old storytellers. There’s snow, but the painting doesn’t feel cold—it feels thoughtful. Light and shadow balance each other delicately, and you get the sense of a city remembering itself.
Košice isn’t just a subject for her—it’s a source. It’s where her early visions were shaped, where her sense of form and space were first formed. She doesn’t embellish or dramatize it. She paints it as it is, but with care—like someone gently restoring a faded photograph.
What’s compelling about Libuša’s work is that it never feels forced. Her paintings aren’t about making grand statements. They’re personal, grounded, and full of quiet intention. She paints what she knows—gardens, streets, buildings—and she does so with a kind of reverence. She’s not rushing to catch trends or dazzle with technique. She’s building a practice rooted in learning, reflection, and the joy of getting a little better each day.
Outside of painting, Libuša is constantly studying—taking online courses, watching tutorials, reading. It’s a humble approach, but it works. The improvement is visible, and it’s not just technical. Her paintings have started to carry more weight, more feeling. She’s learning not only how to paint, but why to paint.
Libuša Němcová’s path isn’t the typical art world story. She didn’t come through formal academies or enter with gallery backing. She built her own lane—one hour, one painting, one technique at a time. And now, with her work hanging in the Beautiful Art Gallery in Levoča, she’s making her mark.
For anyone who’s ever wondered if it’s too late to follow a creative thread, or if quiet work done in the margins can matter—Libuša’s story says yes. Yes, it matters. Yes, it’s worth it. Yes, you can begin again.
