Czech comics artist and illustrator Lenka Šimečková has established herself as one of the most exciting names in her field over the last decade. Her work – frequently characterised by a macabre, dreamlike atmosphere – appears in comics, books and games, and even on tarot cards, and has earned her tens of thousands of social media followers around the globe.
#10 Comics artist Lenka Šimečková In this revealing interview, the normally media-shy Šimečková (born 1991) discusses finding her own voice as an artist, whether there is a “Czech school” of comics art, taking inspiration from old horror movies and elsewherke – and the kind of collaborations that excite her.
The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast.
The podcast is produced jointly with Radio Prague International.
Examples of her illustrations
