Michael Jiliak

About four years ago, I developed my own unique technique that allows me to literally ‘go beyond the confines of the canvas’. Each painting is a complex, multi-layered structure in which acrylic is combined with graphic elements and special additives. This approach creates expressive relief and volume, transforming the painting into a tactile, physically perceptible object. I strive to combine symbolism with a spiritual quest, where images from the Christian tradition, Vedic wisdom and the culture of ancient civilizations intertwine in a unified search for harmony.


The concept is based on the principles of energetic interaction. I create series of works classified by their emotional impact: from soothing natural motifs to powerful, dynamic compositions designed to awaken inner strength. Each piece is the result of conscious inspiration, intended not merely as interior decoration, but as a tool for transforming the atmosphere and achieving inner balance.


Portfolio:

Man before God

Le tableau traduit la profondeur de l'expérience spirituelle d'une personne au moment de la révélation et de l'illumination. Au centre de la composition se tient un homme reclus, vêtu de vêtements simples mais usés, symbolisant son long voyage et son renoncement à la vanité du monde. Sa silhouette se détache sur un fond de montagnes majestueuses, soulignant sa solitude et son désir de recherche spirituelle.

Il se tient au sommet d'une montagne, au milieu des ruines d'une ancienne arche qui servait peut-être autrefois d'entrée à un grand sanctuaire. L'arche, partiellement détruite par le temps et les éléments naturels, symbolise un lien avec l'antiquité et la sagesse des ancêtres. Les blocs de pierre sont recouverts de mousse et de vignes, ce qui renforce l'impression d'intemporalité et d'histoire.

L'ermite regarde la vallée, inondée par la douce lumière dorée du soleil couchant. Les rayons du soleil illuminent la vallée, transformant chaque détail du paysage en un spectacle magique. La vallée s'étend devant lui, remplie de forêts verdoyantes, de rivières scintillantes et de champs dorés. Cette lumière symbolise non seulement la beauté naturelle, mais aussi la présence divine devant laquelle se tient l'ermite.

Man before God “Man before God”

The painting conveys the depth of a person’s spiritual experience at the moment of revelation and enlightenment. At the centre of the composition stands a reclusive man, dressed in simple but worn clothes, symbolising his long journey and his renunciation of worldly vanity. His silhouette stands out against a backdrop of majestic mountains, emphasising his solitude and his quest for spiritual enlightenment.

He stands atop a mountain, amidst the ruins of an ancient arch that may once have served as the entrance to a great sanctuary. The arch, partially destroyed by time and the elements, symbolises a link to antiquity and the wisdom of ancestors. The stone blocks are covered in moss and vines, reinforcing the sense of timelessness and history.

The hermit gazes out over the valley, bathed in the soft golden light of the setting sun. The sun’s rays illuminate the valley, transforming every detail of the landscape into a magical spectacle. The valley stretches out before him, filled with lush forests, sparkling rivers and golden fields. This light symbolises not only natural beauty, but also the divine presence before which the hermit stands.