Pop art wall object “Cadillac” (2024) by Cheeky Bunny

Cheeky Bunny combines visual rebellion with wit and depth. From the underground to the forefront of the Slovak art scene. How can social critique be expressed in a visual language that is both accessible and profound? This question lies at the heart of the artistic work of Cheeky Bunny, the award-winning painter and photographer from Slovakia whose work has now garnered nationwide acclaim. The artist, who describes herself as a “visual DJ,” develops a distinctive visual language in her work, skillfully weaving together diverse motifs and genres. This method of visual sampling allows her to transcend the boundaries of traditional art forms and create a dialogue between seemingly incompatible elements. Social relevance is at the center of her artistic focus. Bunny's compositions are far more than aesthetic experiments—they are visual commentaries on the pressing issues of our time. With a keen eye and playful ease, she explores themes such as social inequality, ecological challenges, and the complex dynamics of difference and equality. She employs a visual language that consciously oscillates between seriousness and irony. The cartoonish aesthetic of her works forms a fascinating contrast to the often weighty themes she addresses – an artistic approach that initially invites the viewer in through its accessibility, only to then confront them with deeper layers of meaning. Stylistic virtuosity lies at the intersection of street art and pop culture. Her distinctive style combines elements of abstraction with the directness of pop art, the energetic rawness of graffiti, and the urban dynamism of modern street art.