Novak’s photography is about making the invisible visible—bringing internal trauma, emotional complexity, and psychological tension into the visual realm. The artist delves into physical and psychological pain, anxiety, sexuality, and childhood trauma. These are not themes she merely illustrates—she embodies them through her presence and performance in front of the camera. It is quiet, intimate, and deeply human, using light, objects, and composition to explore the ways we carry and conceal pain. Many of her photographic works are rooted in personal experience. They function almost like visual diaries, documenting moments of grief, healing, or inner conflict. However, the emotional tone is universal, allowing others to see themselves reflected in her imagery.
In 2022, Novak completed a Master’s degree in Fine Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Umeå, Sweden and studied Fine Arts at Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw between 2013 – 2015. They also have a background in performing arts, film acting, art history, film studies, philosophy and studied photography at Valand Art Academy (HFF) in Gothenburg.
Throughout the years, Novak participated in Artist in Residence programs and art projects with Center for Contemporary Art in Warsaw, Moderna Museet, Pals Performance Art Links, Supermarket Art Fair, Färgfabriken in Stockholm, Gallery Thomassen in Gothenburg and Bildmuseet in Umeå, ZVUN Gallery in Nachod.
In 2022 Novak was awarded the Assistant Grant with artist Åsa Cederqvist and trawel grant for AIR in North Macedonia (2020 and 2022) from the Swedish Arts Grants Committee. In 2020 They got grant from e Swedish Royal Academy of Arts (Konstakademin).