Alzbeta Jaresova

Alzbeta Jaresova was born in 1987 in Prague, Czech Republic and currently lives and works in London, UK. Jaresova completed her BFA in Painting and Drawing at Concordia University in 2009 and later went on to complete an MA in Fine Art at Camberwell College of Arts in London, UK in 2012. Following her MA, Jaresova received the inaugural Griffin Art Prize sponsored by Winsor & Newton in 2012, which led to a six month studio residency and culminated in her first solo exhibition at the Griffin Gallery in September 2013.

Jaresova has been selected to exhibit her work in exhibitions such as the annual 'Future Map' exhibition, organized by the University of the Arts London showcasing its top graduating students, and 'The Future Can Wait' exhibition curated by Zavier Ellis in collaboration with Saatchi Gallery's 'New Sensations' in 2013. Most recently Jaresova's work has been selected for the Jerwood Drawing Prize, which toured the UK from 2014-2015.

Jaresova's work has also been featured in several publications including the annual 'Catlin Guide' curated by Justin Hammond, showcasing top emerging talent from across the UK and '100 London Artist Vol.1' by Zavier Ellis and Edward Lucie-Smith – a guide to the most exciting young artists working in London today.