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Czech born artist Marketa Sivek has been living and working in Chicago for over 20 years. Established as one of the leading artists in the community, her work has been featured in Elle Decor, American Art Collector, Fine Art Connoisseur and other publications, as well as featured on the Rachael Ray Show and national television. Ms. Sivek has numerous private and corporate collectors in the U.S., England, Australia, the Nordic countries and elsewhere, and is part of the private collection of both Oprah Winfrey and Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith. The narrative of Ms. Sivek's multifaceted work is deeply rooted in her childhood. Growing up in the authoritarian regime of communist Czechoslovakia, the desire for color, and lots of it, tells a story. Amidst grey apartment buildings where the color was sparse and sense of safety absent, Marketa employs structures and houses as a recurring theme in her work - a metaphor for a shelter as well as circumstances that can change suddenly. Lost in the infinity of the vast sky as clear as sapphire, grounded by a moon or planet, the complexity meets simplicity when the heavy layers of paint are united in harmony with finely graded brushstrokes. In Ms. Sivek's abstract works, sensational pools of color, raw and thick - some mixed directly onto the canvas - command immediacy and often instigate the urge for a nearly edible experience. Enthralling and inspiring, Marketa Sivek's work can be as light and sweet as cotton candy and as deep and profound as a shadow of melancholy during the flight of time. Just as life itself.
Garden 36x48 oil on canvas. Love love love ... this feels wonderful 💚
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Yikes. I was shooting for Friday.. or as my friend Jay would say, Day.
Anyway ... really thought I could make. Damn. And, yes, I thought the exclamation mark would help. Damn.
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The only word that comes to mind is apocalypse. Now ... I usually don’t get too overwhelmed by clutter as it is part of the working process and I don’t spend my energy on being tidy... but this ... this makes me want to go back to bed, eat potato chips and watch Columbo.
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I take pictures all day long .. of everything ... all the time. Check out these pics of our living room reflected in the glass-framed artwork. No filter. Just a snap. Vintage feel. So cool.
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I brought my computer home the other day and after painting all day today at the gallery , I’ve worked on some writings at home for a few hours. One manhattan and a glass of red wine later I look up at the sky and ... it was still blue! Seriously I thought it was close to midnight... I guess that’s called focus my friends .. and it comes at the ripe age when only important things matter :)) 🖤 Love to all.
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These babies .... ridiculously small, and so ridiculously cool
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This collection of small works in oil is almost completed — they stand out beautifully as a grouping or a single piece
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Dose of earth colors to remind myself that they are out there somewhere....
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One day the book of Love | Dress collection will be finished ...
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May is almost here ... I think?
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Small abstracts in oil. These babies are coming along beautifully. Framing is optional but this piece looks fantastic in any frame or without. 12”x16” unframed.
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Focus. Ha. First I wrote it on a post-it. Then on a sheet of paper. Then on a canvas. Then I framed the canvas. Then I hung it up. And now .. I think it worked ! I am totally focused on my third glass of wine.
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These beautiful babies !! 🖤 ... Sorting through the latest abstract pieces, They are so ridiculously small! I love it. I haven’t worked on anything of this size in a long time ... so different and so cool. 8”x8” plus frame that’s coming soon ..
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New abstract works in oil
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Wine, donut socks, pajamas and lots of pillows. #fridaynight
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Cooper and I watching snow. Cooper is an albino raccoon named after Anderson Cooper. He is as cute as Anderson and if he could, I bet he’d giggle just like Anderson. We saved him from a taxidermy store where he was sitting in the window for months locked in a glass case. He can hold flowers in his paws, American flag on 4th of July and sometimes our phones when we are on FaceTime. Today I wish Cooper was alive.
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Small abstract works in oil. This one is 10”x10” ( other pieces in this size available) #artforsale
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How to make social distancing social without Lori Lightfoot showing up at your doorstep lol ... The wild life wasn’t exactly happy about our little party. Got an evil eye from a squirrel comfortably sitting in the tree 2’ away who didn’t flinch at our presence ( in fact I think she was waiting for us to leave) and clearly this flustered pigeon pretty much owns our friends’ wall now. Noted. These guys were having none of it. I can say for sure they don’t expect us to be back ever. I get it... And then we took a walk and ran into a dinosaur whose outfit I highly recommend to ALL. Perhaps the numbers would start dropping if we all hopped around in a dinosaur costumes.? (Yes, it did have a plastic shield :)
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The only thing I had strength to do after a run to Whole Foods on Halsted today — where surprisingly nobody took count of many people they let inside nor cared about the fact that people were herding by the registers not caring about the 6’ distance marks on the floor — was to make this manhattan. People please OBEY the rules. It’s not that hard. It’s not just about you.
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Stay home, be well, buy art :) #artmakesyouhappy
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Two lovely small abstracts that make me happy every time I look at them :) The frame is optional but the gold does spice it up.
Stay safe everyone ! 🖤
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Long day’s journey into the night
Martini, for a change
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House on the Lake 40x60 oil on canvas
When you dream of being elsewhere ... and remembering going fishing with your dad
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Um ... were hoping for some helicopter cash 💰 ... but, nope, just a nice shot from our window :) Stay safe out there!
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Butterflies collection 40x40 oil on canvas by Marketa Sivek
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Folks if you can, please support us, an independent artists. Stay well! 🖤
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Exhausted after 9 hours of driving we decided to find a shelter for tonight. Didn’t realize what we were getting into upon entering this absolutely gorgeous landmark The Arcade. What a beaty! Yes, it’s completely deserted today with exception of a security guy and one clerk behind the front desk. We are probably the only ones here. Super grateful we found something open. And yes I wiped the entire room with antibacterial wipes.
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#thearcadehotel @ Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade
O’Hare. One of the biggest airports in the world.
Last year’s project with @danielkinkadefineart
This barn / gallery is quite unbelievable. Thanks Daniel @danielroundtheworld for including my 2 pieces in such a wonderful collection. Stay well everyone ♥️
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Came across this little nugget at the studio today ... Remember what makes us great. For any creative person, to tap that hammer in the right direction takes a lifetime. It may look easy but it takes years of thought process, experiences going back to our earliest formative years, a struggle with constant decision making and execution ... And along the way, we hope to enhance your life with something that’s hopefully beautiful and meaningful 🖤
Stay well, sending love to all.
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Just got this photo of the installed piece we have sold last year to NC client — big thanks to @terziangalleries and one of their best clients for this. Beautiful design, beautiful setting, beautiful shot... a perfect piece for that perfect wall space.
Stay well, buy art ! Sending love to all 💚
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Throwback to happier times... This photo from my dear collector and beautiful soul inside out, Kristin, arrived in my inbox yesterday. It brought back lovely memories of her beautiful home, us installing the piece, having fun dancing around silly, while getting ready for one of her generosity parties. Due to her canceled travel plans, Kristin decided to acquire another piece of art instead, and I cannot thank her enough... This means that I can keep on going for a bit longer after all my projects fell thought the cracks literally overnight. Please do support independent artists.
We all need to veer off our well worn paths right now... even though for most artists that happens on daily basis. Still, when our livelihood is threatened suddenly, it takes on a different meaning. Kristin and I talked about these “well worn paths” we follow. She told me a story about the day she had gone cross country skiing but all she really wanted was to leave the path and dive into the beautiful untouched sparkly-white snowy plain spreading all around her. Sometimes, making a difference is at your fingertips. Thank you Kristin for who you are and your generosity that expands through so many fields.
Love you all.
Stay well.
Support one another 💙
Taking it one day at a time during these terrible crisis... And that’s when “Today” pieces started coming together. There is hope. If you are able to buy art, now is your chance to support us, the independent artists so we can keep on creating beautiful work and still keep the roof above our heads. Please and Thank you. Much love to all. Stay healthy out there 🖤
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My brother in-law Peter Koutoujian taking necessary action
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Today’s progress #leaves #oiloncanvas #newwork
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Let’s celebrate! Something, anything ... every day!
Celebration collection
Oil on canvas 36x48 by Marketa Sivek
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Yikes. I was shooting for Friday.. or as my friend Jay would say, Day. Anyway ... really thought I could make. Damn. And, yes, I thought the exclamation mark would help. Damn. #stayhome #staysafe #buyart . . . . . . . #marketasivek #today #day #cocktailhour #stayathome #hereiam #seriously #fun #ohmy #eineoclock #chicagointeriordesigner #chicagopainter #chicago#moma #gagosian #reminder #didntwork #instapostit
May is almost here ... I think? #fireplaceweather #stayhome #staysafe #buyart #helpeachother #together #takecare . . . . . . #today #fireplace #chicagoweather #marketasivek #painter #artist #chicagoartist #chicagodesigner #love #beautiful #interiordesign #interiordesigner #instapic #like #cocktailhour #artlover #artbuyer
O’Hare. One of the biggest airports in the world.
Saltie Girl Is a must if you’re in Boston 🦞
Happy holidays, Merry Christmas! I cannot stop buying ornaments EVER so here are our new purchases ! As a newly commuting couple, our Christmas tree got smaller this year and all of our ornaments from previous years are stored away ( about 200 of them 😱) However, we have Anna Wintour presiding over our tree this year, as well as the royal corgi ... and the high tea ornaments ... all make my heart skip every time I look at them — where I grew up, this was the only happy and bright holiday of the year :)) Thanks to @libertylondon @theofficialselfridges @fortnums And all other “edibles” from @surlatable . . . . . . . . . #happyholidays #merrychristmas #christmas #christmastree #today #christmasornaments #tistheseason #marketasivek #artistlife #love #peace #beautiful #instagood #instapic #artist #painter #contemporary #yesiam #chicago #chicagoartist #artist
Today. All day. . . . . . . #marketasivek #painter #artist #art #artstudio #artgallery #longday #contemporaryart #artbuyers #contemporaryartist #fineart #artconsulting #artlovers #interiordesign #interiordesigner #chicagoart #chicagogallery #chicagodesigner #parkcity #love #beautiful #lovemyjob #instaart #instagram
Bye for now sweet Chicago. How awesome that we managed to beat the traffic this morning, on our way to ... yes, Boston !! ( I know, right?!) Lol 😬 . . . . . . #chicago #chicagowinter #artistlife #travels #roadtrip #fun #funtimes #boston #massachusetts #today #marketasivek #adventure #ilovechicago #home #homesweethome #love #beautiful #wintervibes
Today. So beautiful. I love this city. . . . . . #chicagowinter #firstsnow #today #ilovechicago #snowstorm #love #beautiful #christmas #winter #chicagoartist #winterwonderland #cold #chicago #odetochicago #like #staywarm #marketasivek #monday
Marketa Dance! ... The Last dance in still empty studio #whosgotthemoves #havingfun #whynot #ilovetodance . . . . #marketasivek #painter #artist #art #artistlife #lifeofanartist #yes #dance #dancemoves #instavideo #artiststudio #instagram #parkcity #chicagoartist #love #artlover #contemporaryartist #lovemyjob #fun #follower #saturday
Hmm.. it may have taken only took 2 hours to move my workspace, however ... to put this showroom back to normal will require a lot more time and energy ( as it took me an hour just to find a hammer!! ) lol! 😂 I love this space, it’s always been the labor of love and I can’t wait for it to be organized again. #ilovemyspace #cantwait #soon . . . . . . . #marketasivek #painter #love #like #art #artist #chicagospace #buyart #chicago #chicagodesigner #yes #contemporaryartist #showroom #supportlivingartists #artistlife #supportlocalartists #ilovemyjob #artlovers #artcollector #parkcity #interiordesign #interiordesigner #newyork #boston #instagram #artgallery #instavideo
Last night’s fun and games while buying a car for my lovely wife ... #childhoodmemories #rememberthis . . . . . . #playful #fun #funandgames #memories #newcar #havingfun #whynot #relax #havefun #love #longday #marketasivek #lifeofanartist #artistlife
Moving day! ... Huge thanks to Movetastic movers Kaedo and Julian @move_tastic ... it took a little over 2 hours to load and unload everything! Now it will be between the workspace and the showroom ... aka 30 minute drive versus 30 second walk. Hmm let’s see how that goes, especially in winter 😬 In love with this space. It’s so well maintained and I have met some wonderful folks already. #lifeislove 🖤 . . . . . . #marketasivek #artist #painter #today #art #artstudio #chicago #artistspace #love #socool ##contemporaryartist #parkcity #chicagoartist #movingday #movetastic #artlovers #newstudio #havingfun #schlepping
Marketa dance ! If you haven’t seen me dancing yet, this is it! This one is special too — it’s called Just Got New Big Workspace Happy Dance 😂 Thank you @michaelhobriant (it feels so good to have you for a neighbor ! ) 😘 . . . . . . . #marketasivek #painter #artist #art #workspace #artstudio #artislife #dancingartist #havingfun #artwork #contemporaryartist #chicagoartist #new #fun #design #designer #interiors #instavideo #instagood #happy #dance #yes #today #exited #love #socool
Gotta love the first snow ⛄️ Perfect day to run errands lol . . . . . #firstsnow #chicago #artistlife #earlychristmas #chicagowinter #winterishere #winteronhalloween #beautiful #snowyhalloween #chicagoartist #ilovesnow #snow #winter #wow #snowflakes #andersonville
Happy Halloween! I couldn’t resist posting one more ... Yes, the music AND the sound of a fountain (with a skeleton in it, of course !) So so SO fun!! 👻🖤👻 . . . . . . . . . . . #halloween #happyhalloween #fun #chicago #chicagohalloween #today #tonight #cool #trickortreat #home #house #design #skeleton #havingfun #love #like #follow #lakeviewchicago #lakeview #myhood #instavideo #instagram #music #sound #costume #halloweencostume
Happy Halloween ! Passed this home in our hood the other day on our walk and got so tickled by this — what an absolute blast (music included!) Got me into perfect Halloween mood. Whoever these Halloween enthusiasts are, kudos to them ! So so fun 🧡🧡🧡 🎃🎃🎃 . . . . . #happyhalloween #halloween #fun #halloweendecor #chicago #mood #lakeviewchicago #socool #fall #love #trickortreat #instavideo #chicagohome #chicagodesigner #interiordesigner #spooky #lovethis #skeletoncostume #socool #
Armand’s ! The best framing in town! @armandleeco They literally have EVERYTHING 🖤 . . . . . . #marketasivek #painter #artistlife #art #frame #framing #bestoftheday #friday #fun #funday #artistlife #artofinstagram #bestframeintown #contemporaryart #chicagoartist #chicago #love #like #cool #artist #rightplacetobe #today
Whaaat?! — My hot dog day was just ruined by the sight of the Orange theory workout! Argh 😂 ... We love our neighborhood. It’s so much fun to take a little walk to Wrigley Field in between the games and watch kids play, people hang out and exercise (ehm,ehm), and ... yes, so many dogs! Such a great job on the Wrigley Field makeover! And let’s not forget the hotel Zachary! Great terrace overlooking the stadium, great drinks, super nice rooms ... That’s our weekend fun 🖤 #weloveithere . . . . . . . #gocubs #lovemyneighborhood #wrigleyfield #lakeview #laborday #hotelzachary #lakeviewchicago #today #holiday #weekend #leasure #relax #beautifulday #weekendfun #w #lakevieweast #chicago #family #artistlife @maura_koutoujian @365_moments_of_joy
Progress on larger Butterfly piece .. 48x48 oil on canvas (and some oil pastel :) #whitebutterfly . . . . . . #marketasivek #painter #art #fineart #artist #today #saturday #yay #progress #beautiful #artcollector #transformation #love #lovemyjob #interiordesign #contemporaryartist #instaart #like #ohyeah #artforsale #loveart #chicagoartist #parkcity
Yes!! How lovely and hopeful is this?? On our way from dinner .. #purejoy #kids #families family #loveourhood #lovewhereyoulive #hawthorneelementary #marypoppins #moviesinthepark #lakeviewchicago #lakeview #lakevieweast #chicago #relax #yes #live #love #like #loveislove
Getting lost in the detail .. Nest collection, oil on canvas 36x48 #❤️ . . . . . . #marketasivek #painter #art #lovemyjob #oilpainting #work #design #instavideo #tonight #love #follow #instagood #artist #abstract #todaywasagoodday #workaholic #chicago #parkcity #nyc #artforsale #artcollector #interiordesign #likeforlike #instagram
Close-up. It feels like looking through the microscope ... always surprised at a new discovery, composition, color interaction, new shapes being resurrected out of nowhere ... #love #chicagoartist #becuriousandyouwillsee #insta #curiosity #contemporaryart
Another one from our recent install ... The view sure is priceless. Thanks Donna ... such a pleasure (and fun!) to work with you 😘 Beautiful home, stunning design, great people #lifeisgood . . #chicago #ritzcarlton #bestview #interiordesign #interiordesigner #magnificentmile #watertower #stunning #love #beautiful #art #marketasivek #artist #painter #oilpainting #contemporaryartist #instagram #follow #like #today #lovemyjob #livewithwhatyoulove #blackandwhite #instagood #artconsulting
Tonight. Thinking of old masters ... . . . #ilovechicago #home #love #beautiful #lovechicago #tonight #sky #grateful #instagram #relax #justbe #follow #marketasivek #painter #live #life #nightsky #chicagosky #tonight #rooftop #chicagoskyline #yes #instapic
My wife Maura Koutoujian has been hanging out at the studio with me yesterday, working hard on her “Puppies” masterpiece for our bedroom. Vintage print circa 1050’s 🖤 #fun
Just us, glorious blue sky and clouds ... can you tell? Against all the odds.. yup this is Chicago ! [email protected] the roof 💙 #lovemycity #chicago #happy4th #lovemywife #happybirthdaynick #lovelife
Got back last eve just to catch a spill of the pride parade. If you look closely you can see the huge gathering and Belmont Ave blocked off by the police, still celebrating 🎉 . . . . #pride #sunday #belated #chicago #chicagopride #mayorlightfoot #loveislove #equality #love #like #humanity #liveandletlive #today #now #forever #united #follow #gaypride #gayprideparade
While buying yet another cake for yet another birthday party (of mine) we stopped at the CryoBar and it was a happy hour! (Yes they do have a happy hour) Let’s hope this will help with my wife’s joint pain. I guess I am next ha!
Thank you English National Ballet Harris Theater for Music and Dance and Akram Khan for Giselle ... 🖤🖤🖤 This was my second time crying at a ballet production ... and yes ... because it was so effing good! It is so rare to see something so exquisitely wonderful on all fronts. Unforgettably stunning performance that left me totally speechless ... All I can say is that when the curtain fell for an intermission I cried out loud “What just happened?! — That was f**king brilliant—I don’t know what to say” and then I bonded with Chuck and Lynn in the row behind us and Chuck said - I’d follow them anywhere and I thought what a great idea! Thank you again .. I think many of us in the audience have become #groupiesofenglishnationalballet :) . . . . . . . #englishnationalballet #harristheater #dance #ballet #beautiful #stage #unforgettable #love #tonight #stunning #danceperformance #like #ballerina #greatperformance #love #lovethis #yes #encore #movement #danceofinstagram #dancer #chicagodance #chicagotheater #artistlife #akramkhan #giselle #dancers #thankyou #applause . . . . .
Winter is here! Making my way to Home Depot to get more packing material, ha ... But I course my usual shortcuts to avoid city traffic aren’t plowed! What was I thinking?! Thank you #4wd (the bunny is a dog toy just FYI) . . . . . . #chicago #chicagowinter #winterishere #snow #snowday #cityliving #artist #artistlife #lifeofanartist #ilovesnow #likeforlikes #winterwonderland #citylife #marketasivek #artist #gallery #love #beautiful #instapic #instagood #likeforlikes #follow #today #goodmorning #winterfun
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