Collection: Iveta Mokatz

From a young age, Iveta "Iva" Mokatz was drawn to the world of art, a passion she placed on hold as she pursued a stable and successful medical career. With financial stability achieved, she returned to her first love—art—imbuing her works with the same care and meticulous detail that defined her surgical career. Iveta's artistic exploration began with art classes and evolved rapidly, reflecting her deep-seated drive for personal and professional growth.

Her unique Spice Series showcases her ability to blend art with sensory experiences, drawing parallels between the diverse uses of spices and the varied expressions of human emotion. Through her paintings, Iveta explores spices not just as culinary enhancements but as historical and cultural symbols, rich in tradition and emotion. Each piece is a testament to how spices—and by extension, art—enrich and transform our experiences, making the mundane memorable and the ordinary extraordinary.

Featured prominently in exhibitions throughout Palm Desert, Iveta's work resonates deeply with those who seek a taste of nostalgia and a pinch of adventure in their art collections. Her works are celebrated for their vibrant storytelling and dynamic compositions, engaging the soul’s taste buds and offering a feast for the eyes.

As Iveta continues to evolve and express her journey through vivid strokes and bold palettes, she invites her audience into a world where art and life are inseparably spiced, each painting a doorway to new interpretations and experiences.