Illya Szilak

About the Author

Illya Szilak is a visionary writer and conceptual artist whose work bridges the boundaries of literature and visual media, exploring the intersections of technology, identity, and narrative form in the digital age. With a background in experimental arts, Szilak challenges conventional storytelling through innovative hybrids of prose, poetry, and multimedia elements, often incorporating found texts and electronic interfaces to provoke deeper reflections on contemporary existence. As editor and contributor to Conceptualisms: The Anthology of Prose, Poetry, Visual, Found, E- & Hybrid Writing as Contemporary Art, she has curated a landmark collection that redefines prose poetry as a dynamic art form. Szilak's oeuvre continues to influence emerging voices in hybrid literature, emphasizing accessibility and experimentation in an increasingly virtual world.