She received a merit-based full scholarship from the Ministry of Culture that allowed her to study the five-year program in interior design and wood technologies at the Technical University in Zvolen, Czechoslovakia (today in Slovakia).
[3] Cermak's list of honors includes presentation of portraits to such public figures as NYC Mayors Rudy Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg U.S.
[In] The emotive stream [...] is best exemplified in the "flower portrait" series; here we meet with lifelong companions incorporated in fantastic flora-motifs.
In the documentary stream, the artist explores the classical approach to portrait rendition, aptly depicting the personalities and psyches of her posers.
"[8] On November 12, 1998 Rafal Olbinski, painter, graphic and designer noted that: As a member of the faculty of the School of Visual Arts for over a decade, I have had the privilege to observe and evaluate hundreds of portfolios and I have been fortunate to encounter many very talented people.
In both the portraits as well as the floral compositions, Ms. Cermak displays a strong technique, skill and boundless feminine intuition.
Her ambition, dedication and prolificness is the evident driving force in her work, which exemplifies and reveals rich and diverse artistic abilities.