About Filip Sikora
Hello, my name is Filip. I was born in Prague in 1994. As a young boy, I loved spending time with my grandmother in the Valašsko region. I have been passionate about drawing for as long as I can remember, and whenever I had the chance, I would sketch on any piece of paper I could find. In kindergarten, I won my first art competition. During high school, I earned extra money by drawing commissioned portraits. I graduated from a secondary art school in Prague with a degree in graphic design.
After finishing my studies, I had the opportunity to learn tattooing. Following a course, I started practicing and continued honing my skills in tattoo studios in Prague. I still work as a tattoo artist today.
At the age of 23, I illustrated the book Zmrdztvýchvstání (Bastard Resurrection) by the well-known psychotherapist Pjér la Šé'z. During a period of self-study, I began creating drawings with erotic themes, which represented a form of catharsis and reflected the “turbulent” phase of my life.
At the age of 24, I experienced an unexpected psychospiritual crisis, which opened the door to studying shamanism, healing, and therapy. Around the same time, I started playing various percussion instruments, such as the djembe, Native American flutes, and the didgeridoo.
Later, I received commissions for large-format paintings, which I continue to create to this day. My work has been influenced by many renowned and lesser-known artists, as well as by traditional painting and digital drawing. Recently, I have expanded my work to include digital illustration.
This collection represents a cross-section of my main artistic periods, spanning from the age of 20 to the present.
www.filipsikoraart@gmail.com
Skills:
Procreate - ipad
Adobe Photoshop, Premiere pro
Journey
At the age of 24, a turning point occurred in my life that changed me forever. I had imagined that I would continue living my life in the same familiar, irresponsible, and comfortable way — a path that, although easy, I now know was deeply toxic to something within me. And so, an event had to happen — an event that, at first glance, seemed to strip away all hope from my life, plunging me into a state of sorrow, fear, and complete uncertainty.
What I experienced during that time were uncontrollable panic attacks, intense anxiety, chills, and dizziness. Yet as I have since come to understand, these seemingly tragic events were, in fact, a powerful cleansing — a purification that is difficult to perceive from our limited, human perspective. Our disbelief in life had anchored us in a victim mindset, but the wisdom of life cannot be bypassed; it can only be faced — and ultimately, loved.
Because something inside me was seeking answers about what had happened to me, I soon — and "completely by chance" — encountered a man who slowly began to "open my eyes." Although I never met a true shaman, at that time this man, who was around forty years old, embodied for me the image of a real shaman and healer — a master who understood the cosmic rhythms and laws, knew the hidden history of the human race, could predict the general trajectory of our planet’s near future, and, most importantly, could heal people.
Although I was fascinated by the knowledge he shared during our long conversations, I was hesitant to confront the therapy he offered me. I didn’t believe it could really change anything or address what I thought was my "real" problem. Which made the result even more surprising: when I finally went through the therapy, I was overwhelmed by a sudden eruption of rage and tears, pouring out of me for several minutes. Immediately after, I experienced uncontrollable, almost manic laughter arising from deep within my belly — a feeling I had long forgotten.
Over time, I learned a wealth of both practical and profound knowledge about healing, human trauma, the spiritual dimensions of existence, and — most importantly — about myself. A key part of this new "reboot" of my life was the discovery of the masterful tool of shamanic medicines, which accelerated my journey of understanding at a rocket pace.