Erika Mihalec is a painter who received her technical training at the Milan Institute. She combines figurative painting with elements of Surrealism, using soft transitions, harmonious color palettes, and deliberate contrasts to create a dreamlike atmosphere. Her works explore emotions, female figures, and the connection between humanity and nature, creating a tension through richly detailed figures and freely rendered backgrounds. Her paintings invite viewers to pause, experience peace and tranquility, and immerse themselves for a moment in a poetic liminal space.