Lucie Rosická is a Czech artist whose work intertwines traditional textile techniques with contemporary themes, exploring the body, identity, and self-perception. Her artistic practice is deeply autobiographical, often resembling a visual diary that reflects personal transformation, societal pressures, and the evolving relationship with her own body.

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Her recent body of work, Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, draws inspiration from the fairy tale of Snow White, particularly the obsessive gaze into the mirror as a tool for validation. Through this lens, Rosická examines themes of beauty, self-observation, and the omnipresent influence of smartphones and social media on self-worth. Her shift towards self-portraiture serves as a direct response to these cultural forces. However, her work is not simply about vanity; it is also a deeply personal reflection on her past struggles with eating disorders and a brief modeling career. For Rosická, the nude figure is not about eroticism but communication—an unfiltered medium for self-expression, unburdened by clothing and societal constructs.

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Over time, Rosická's techniques have evolved, initially focusing on quilted paintings stretched on frames. However, her artistic journey took an unexpected turn during a residency in Karlovy Vary. Here, she experimented with "petrifying" quilted pieces in the mineral-rich thermal waters of the spa town, creating stone-like textures that echo the kitschy souvenirs of the region. This process led to a shift in her materials and approach, expanding the scope of her textile-based work.

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One of her most ambitious pieces is a monumental 9-by-6-meter installation that spans an entire studio wall. This large-scale textile composition documents her life over six months, presenting a fragmented yet deeply intimate narrative. The monochromatic, often nude figures within the work reflect themes of body image, self-care, and presentation, as well as more intimate subjects such as sexuality, sexting, and pregnancy. Alongside this installation, she also produced smaller petrified textile works, including a striking piece depicting a face obscured by a smartphone—a symbol of digital validation and contemporary self-perception.

Rosická’s work is characterized by her unique fusion of materials. She layers velvet and batting, stitching them together before adding pastels, expired cosmetics, airbrushing, and gel nail polish—bridging the gap between painting and textile art. Her aesthetic is deeply rooted in Czech textile traditions while simultaneously drawing inspiration from contemporary fashion and beauty trends.

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Beyond technique, her work serves as a broader commentary on the changing female experience. Motherhood has profoundly influenced her practice, shifting her perspective from external validation to introspection. She continues to explore bodily transformations, using decorative elements such as embroidery, beads, and 3D-printed spines to aestheticize perceived imperfections—be it stretch marks, acne, or the effects of hormonal imbalances like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). These elements function both as symbols of resilience and as subversive embellishments that challenge conventional beauty standards.

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In Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Lucie Rosická crafts a deeply personal and thought-provoking body of work, challenging societal norms, exploring the impact of technology on self-image, and redefining the representation of the female body in contemporary textile art. Her work invites viewers to reconsider their own reflections—both literal and metaphorical—within the ever-shifting landscape of self-perception and digital culture.