ART STAYS 2017

MITJA FICKO

Rojen leta 1973 v Ljutomeru. Leta 1999 je diplomiral na Akademiji za likovno umetnost v Ljubljani
pri prof. Gustavu Gnamušu. Leta 2002 je na Akademiji za likovno umetnost opravil zagovor
magistrske naloge. Od leta 2004 deluje kot svoboden umetnik. Dela v Ljubljani na Mohorju in v
Leipzigu, Nemčija.
Born in 1973 in Ljutomer. In 1999 he graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana under the
mentorship of Professor Gustav Gnamushu. In 2002 he nished his master's degree at the Academy of Fine
Arts. Since 2004 he works as a freelance artist, mainly in Ljubljana at Mohor and in Leipzig, Germany.

ČAKANJE / WAITING, 2015 -17
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 255x183cm

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DUŠAN FIŠER

Rojen 1962 na Ptuju. Po končani srednji šoli za oblikovanje v Ljubljani se je vpisal na
Akademijo za likovno umetnost v Ljubljani, kjer je leta 1989 diplomiral pri prof. Metki Krašovec.
Leta 1990 se je študijsko izpopolnjeval na Nizozemskem. Leta 1991 je končal še specialistični
študij slikarstva pri prof. Emeriku Bernardu. Danes živi in ustvarja kot svobodni umetnik v
Slapah pri Ptujski Gori. Svoja dela je predstavil na številnih razstavah doma in v tujini (Italija,
Avstrija, Nemčija, Francija, Hrvaška).
Born in 1962 in Ptuj. After nishing secondary school for design in Ljubljana, he enrolled at the Academy of
Fine Arts in Ljubljana, where he graduated in 1989 under the mentorship of Professor Metka Krašovec. In
1990 he studied in the Netherlands. In 1991 he completed his specialization in painting with Prof. Emerik
Bernard. Today he lives and works as a freelance artist in Slapi near Ptujska Gora. His artworks were
presented at numerous exhibitions home and abroad (Italy, Austria, Germany, France, Croatia).

LAND(e)SCAPE, 2017
akril na platnu / acrylic on canvas, 200x250 cm

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JERNEJ FORBICI

Rojen v Mariboru leta 1980. Diplomski in podiplomski študij je zaključil na Akademiji za likovno
umetnost v Benetkah, pod mentorstvom prof. Carla Di Raca.
Njegova dela so bila predstavljena na mnogih samostojnih in skupinskih razstavah doma in
predvsem v tujini. V zadnjih letih je bil povabljen k sodelovanju na raznih bienalih, kot npr. IBCA,
Mednarodni bienale sodobne umetnosti – Nemški paviljon (Praga, 2005), projekt Accade na 51.
Beneškem bienalu (Benetke, 2007) in Italijanski paviljon – akademije na 53. Beneškem bienalu
(2011). Živi in dela v Strnišču in Vicenzi, Italija.
Born in Maribor in 1980. He graduated and post-graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice under
the mentorship of Prof. Carlo Di Raco.
His works were presented at several solo and group exhibitions home and abroad. In recent years, he was
invited to participate at various biennales, such as the IBCA – the International Biennale of Contemporary
Art, the German Pavilion (Prague 2005), the Accade project at the 51. Venetian Biennale (2007), and the
Italian Pavilion of the Academy at the 53. Venetian Biennale (2011). He lives and works in Strnišče and
Vicenza, Italy.

ZASPI ZDAJ V OGNJU / SLEEP NOW IN THE FIRE
akril in olje na platnu / acrylic and oil on canvas, 180x450 cm

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MITO GEGIČ

Rojen 1982 v Ljubljani. Leta 2002 zaključil splošno maturo na gimnaziji Ptuj in se še istega leta
vpisal na slikarski oddelek ALUO pod mentorstvom prof. Emerik Bernarda. 2006 preko
programa za izmenjavo študentov CEEPUS obiskoval Akademijo Likovnih umjetnosti v
Zagrebu na oddelku za nove medije. Leta 2008 diplomiral pri prof. Herman Gvardjančiču
(somentor: Zmago Lenárdič) z naslovom Rob in polje moči. 2016 zaključil slikarsko specialko na
ALUO pod mentorstvom Zmaga Lenárdiča z naslovom Uplenjena podoba. Živi in dela v Škofji
Loki.
Born in 1982 in Ljubljana. In 2002, he completed his general matura at the Gimnazija Ptuj, and in the same
year enrolled the study of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design under the mentorship of Prof.
Emerik Bernard. In 2006, he joined the student exchange programme CEEPUS and was attending the
Department of New Media at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb. In 2008 he graduated under the
mentorship of Prof. Herman Gvardjančič (with co-mentor Zmago Lenardič), the title of his thesis being Rob
and the Field of Power. In 2016 he nished his specialization in painting at the Academy under the
mentorship of Zmago Lenardič, with the thesis entitled Uplenjena podoba (Haunted Image). He lives and
works in Škofja Loka.
ČAKANJE, PRIČAKOVANJE IN ČAKANJE / WAITING AND WANTING AND WAITING, 2015
akril, maskirni trak na platnu / acrylic and tape on canvas, 305x205 cm

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HERMAN GVARDJANČIČ

Rojen leta 1943 v Gorenji vasi. Po opravljeni Šoli za oblikovanje v Ljubljani je študij nadaljeval na
Akademiji za likovno umetnost v Ljubljani pri prof. Mariju Preglju, po katerega smrti je
diplomiral pri prof. Maksu Sedeju. Leta 1970 je zaključil magistrski študij na Akademiji za
likovno umetnost pri prof. Zoranu Didku. Študijsko izpopolnjevanje ga je vodilo tudi v tujino,
leta 1974 na Poljsko, 1977 pa v Nemčijo. Od leta 1997 je profesor risanja in slikanja na Akademiji za
likovno umetnost in oblikovanje v Ljubljani. Njegova dela se nahajajo v več zbirkah tako v
Sloveniji kot tujini. Za svoje delo je prejel 1981. leta nagrado Prešernovega sklada, 1988. leta
Groharjevo nagrado, leta 1990 pa Jakopičevo nagrado. Razstavlja tako doma kot v tujini. Priredil
je več kot 76 samostojnih razstav. Živi in dela v svojem rojstnem kraju.
Born in 1943 in Gorenja vas. After nishing the School of Design in Ljubljana, he continued his study at the
Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana under guidance of Prof. Mario Pregelj, and graduated there under the
mentorship of Prof. Maks Sedej. In 1970 he completed his master's degree programme at the Academy of
Fine Arts with the class of Prof. Zoran Didek. He also spent some years studying abroad, in 1974 in Poland
and in 1977 in Germany. In 1997 he started working as professor of drawing and painting at the Academy of
Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana and has been working there ever since. His works are presented within
numerous collections, and are exhibited in Slovenia and abroad. For his work he received the Prešeren Fund
Award in 1981, the Grohar Prize in 1988, and the Jakopič Prize in 1990. He exhibits both home and abroad
and has set up more than 76 solo exhibitions. He lives and works in his home town.

SIGUR ROS, 2008
akril na platnu / acrylic on canvas, 180x180 cm

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JANEZ HAFNER

Rojen leta 1950 v Trnju pri Škofji Loki. Diplomiral je na Akademiji za likovno umetnost v
Ljubljani, kjer je končal tudi specialko za slikarstvo. Do sedaj je imel že 27 samostojnih, sodeloval
pa je na 58 skupinskih razstavah doma in v tujini. Za svoje likovno izpovedovanje je bil večkrat
nagrajen.
Živel in ustvarjal je v Virlogu pri Škofji Loki.
Born in 1950 in Trnje near Škofja Loka. He graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana, where he
also completed his specialization in painting. So far, he has had 27 solo exhibitions and has participated in 58
group exhibitions, both home and abroad. He was awarded several times for his artistic work.
He lived and worked in Virlog near Škofja Loka.

JASA II / CLEARING II, 2012
akril na platnu / acyrlic on canvas, 100x135 cm

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IRWIN

Skupino Irwin sestavljajo Dušan Mandič, Miran Mohar, Andrej Savski, Roman Uranjek in Borut
Vogelnik. Z glasbeno skupino Laibach in gledališčem Sester Scipion Nasice so Irwini
konstitutivni član gibanja Neue slowenische Kunst (NSK) in, tako kot ostali člani NSK, zavezani
retro principu. Skupina razstavlja od leta 1983, predstavila se je v številnih pomembnih
razstaviščih doma in v tujini.
The Irwin Group consists of Dušan Mandič, Miran Mohar, Andrej Savski, Roman Uranjek and Borut
Vogelnik. With the music group Laibach and the Scipion Nasice Sisters Theatre, the Irwin group is a
constituent member of the movement Neue slowenische Kunst (NSK) and, like other NSK members, they
are bound by the retro principle. The group has been exhibiting since 1983 and has presented itself at
numerous important exhibition premises home and abroad.

SVOJI K SVOJIM / VODA-ZRAK / LIKE TO LIKE / WATER-AIR,
(Marko Pogačnik), 2004

rekonstrukcija projekta skupine OHO / reconstruction of OHO Group project (1969-70)

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MARKO JAKŠE

Rojen leta 1959 v Ljubljani. Leta 1987 je končal ljubljansko Akademijo za likovno umetnost, od
takrat živi kot svobodni umetnik. Razstavljal je na številnih samostojnih in skupinskih razstavah
doma in v tujini, za svoje delo je prejel več domačih in mednarodnih priznanj in nagrad. Je
prejemnik prestižne nagrade Prešernovega sklada za 2015, najvišjega državnega priznanja za
umetniške dosežke v preteklih dveh letih ustvarjanja.
Born in 1959 in Ljubljana. In 1987 he graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana, and has been
working as a freelance artist ever since. He has hosted numerous solo and group exhibitions in Slovenia and
abroad, and has received several national and international distinctions and prizes for his work. He is the
recipient of the prestigious Prešeren Fund Award for 2015, which was the highest state award for artistic
achievements in the past two years of his artistic creation.

UMIRAJOČI SLON / THE DYING ELEPHANT, 2015
mešana tehnika na tepihu / mixed technique on carpet, 225x153 cm

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ZMAGO JERAJ

Rojen leta 1937 v Ljubljani (umrl leta 2015 na Ptuju), slikarstvo je študiral na Akademiji za likovno
umetnost v Ljubljani in v Beogradu, kjer je leta 1960 tudi diplomiral pri profesorici Zori Petrović.
Študij je nato nadaljeval na specialki za slikarstvo na ALU v Ljubljani pri profesorju Gabrijelu
Stupici in ga zaključil leta 1967. Leta 1985 je prejel nagrado Prešernovega sklada za umetniške
dosežke v risbi in gvašu, leta 2009 pa Prešernovo nagrado za življenjsko delo.
Born in 1937 in Ljubljana (died in 2015 in Ptuj). He studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in
Ljubljana and Belgrade, where he also graduated in 1960 under the mentorship of Professor Zora Petrović.
He then continued his study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana with Professor Gabrijel Stupica as
mentor and completed it in 1967. In 1985, he received the Prešeren Fund Award for Artistic Achievements
in Drawing and Gouache, and in 2009 the Prešeren Prize for Lifetime Achievements.

ŽENSKA S PSMI / A WOMAN WITH THE DOGS, 2002
olje in oglje na platnu / oil and charcoal on canvas, 100x120 cm

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BORIS JESIH

Rojen 8. avgusta 1943 v Škofji Loki. Leta 1966 diplomiral na Akademiji za likovno umetnost v
Ljubljani in leta 1968 diplomiral na slikarski specialki. V gračnih tehnikah se je izpopolnjeval na
Hochschule für bildende Künste v Berlinu. Do leta 2009 je bil na Pedagoški fakulteti v Ljubljani
redni profesor za grako, risanje in slikanje.
Born August 8, 1943 in Škofja Loka. In 1966, he graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana, where
he also nished his specialization in painting in 1968. He perfected his graphic techniques at the Hochschule
für bildende Künste in Berlin. Until 2009 he worked as full-time professor of graphic arts, drawing and
painting at the Faculty of Education in Ljubljana.

SEJALEC IVAN / SOWER IVAN, 1992
akril in jajčna tempera na platnu / acrylic and egg tempera on canvas, 200x145,5 cm

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DUŠA JESIH

Rojena leta 1977 v Ljubljani. Leta 1996 je končala Srednjo šolo za oblikovanje in fotograjo v
Ljubljani. Leta 2003 je diplomirala iz slikarstva na Šoli za risanje in slikanje - Visoka strokovna
šola, Ljubljana in prav tam leta 2006 zaključila tudi specialistični študij slikarstva. V letih 2006/07
se je študijsko izpopolnjevala v Parizu, Cité Internationale des arts.
Leta 2012 vpiše magistrski študij slikarstva na Akademiji za likovno umetnost in oblikovanje v
Ljubljani. Živi in dela v Ljubljani.
Born in 1977 in Ljubljana. In 1996 she nished her education at the School of Design and Photography in
Ljubljana. In 2003, she graduated in drawing and painting at the Professional College in Ljubljana, where
she also completed her specialization in painting in 2006. In the years 2006 and 2007 she studied in Paris, at
the Cité Internationale des arts.
In 2012 she enrolled the master's degree programme in painting at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in
Ljubljana.

PREPUSTI SE TOKU / GO WITH THE FLOW, HOMMAGE A EILEEN GRAY, 2017
akril na lesu / acrylic on wood, 180x360 cm

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JURIJ KALAN

Rojen leta 1961. Diplomiral na Akademiji za likovno umetnost v Ljubljani na oddelku za
slikarstvo pri prof. Metki Krašovec. Ukvarja se s guraliko. Razstavljal je na samostojnih
razstavah in sodeloval na številnih skupinskih, doma in v tujini. Njegova dela so uvrščena v nekaj
stalnih zbirk. Za svoje delo je prejel nagrade: Groharjevo štipendijo (1992 ), Nagrado Majskega
salona (1998), Nagrado mesta Kranj ( 1998 ), Bronasti Aritas ( 2001 ). Živi in dela v Ljubljani.
Born in 1961. He graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana, the Department of Painting, under
the mentorship of Prof. Metka Krašovec. He deals with gurative art. So far, he has hosted exhibitions as solo
artist and has participated in numerous group events home and abroad. His works are classied among
some regular exhibitions. For his work he received several awards, e.g. the Grohar Scholarship (1992), the
May Salon Prize (1998), the Kranj City Prize (1998) and the Bronze Aritas (2001). He lives and works in
Ljubljana.

4 LETA POZNEJE / 4 YEARS LATER, 2015
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 140x180 cm

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SIMON KAJTNA

Rojen 23. 10. 1971 v Trbovljah. Po končani srednji šoli za računalništvo v Velenju se je vpisal na
Pedagoško fakulteto v Ljubljani. Sledil je vpis na Akademijo za likovno umetnost v Ljubljani, kjer
je leta 1997 diplomiral pri prof. Andreju Jemcu. Ustvarja in živi v Šentjerneju (Slovenija). Je član
Društva likovnih umetnikov Slovenije.
Born October 23 1971 in Trbovlje. After nishing secondary education at the School for Computer Science
in Velenje, he enrolled at the Faculty of Education in Ljubljana, and later on the study at the Academy of
Fine Arts in Ljubljana, where he graduated in 1997 under the mentorship of Prof. Andrej Jemec. He creates
and lives in Šentjernej (Slovenia). He is a member of the Fine Artists Association of Slovenia.

PRVI SNEG Z JELENOM / FIRST SNOW WITH DEER. 2017
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 200x300 cm

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SERGEJ KAPUS

Rojen leta 1950 v Ljubljani. Diplomiral na Filozofski fakulteti v Ljubljani na oddelku za
umetnostno zgodovino in sociologijo. Razstavljati je začel leta 1975. Je avtor teoretičnih in
kritičnih spisov o modernem slikarstvu, ki jih je publiciral v revialnem tisku in razstavnih
katalogih. Leta 2002 je imel veliko retrospektivno razstavo v Moderni galeriji v Ljubljani. Od leta
2005 predava na oddelku za slikarstvo na Akademiji za likovno umetnost in oblikovanje v
Ljubljani.
Born in 1950 in Ljubljana. He graduated at the Department of Art History and Sociology at the Faculty of
Arts in Ljubljana. He began exhibiting his works in 1975. He is the author of several theoretical and critical
essays about modern painting, that were published in magazines and art catalogues. In 2002 he hosted a
major retrospective exhibition in the Modern Gallery in Ljubljana. Currently, he works as lecturer at the
Academy of Fine Arts and Design (since 2005).

SLIKA ZA MAMO / PAINTING FOR MY MOTHER, 2011
mešana tehnika na platnu / mixed media on canvas, 140x240 cm

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DUŠAN KIRBIŠ

Rojen leta 1953 na Jesenicah. Slikarstvo je študiral na ljubljanski Akademiji za likovno umetnost in
diplomiral leta 1978 (prof. A. Jemec in M. Butina) ter tam leta 1982 končal tudi slikarsko in
gračno specialko (prof. Štefan Planinc, Kiar Meško in Bogdan Borčič, Marko Pogačnik). Med leti
1986 in 1990 se je študijsko izpopolnjeval v Berlinu kot štipendist DAAD (Deutscher
Akademischer Ausstauschdienst) in leta 1990 v New Yorku. Leta 1991 postane docent in kasneje
redni profesor na Naravoslovnotehniški fakulteti Univerze v Ljubljani.
Sodeluje na samostojnih in kuriranih javnih prestavitvah doma in v tujini. S svojimi deli zastopan
v pomembnih javnih zbirkah in monografskih pregledih slovenske aktualne umetnosti.
Born in 1953 in Jesenice. He studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana and graduated in
1978 (Prof. A. Jemec and M. Butina), then in 1982, he also completed his specialization in painting and
graphics (Prof. Štefan Planinc, Kiar Meško, Bogdan Borčič, Marko Pogačnik). Between 1986 and 1990 he
took part in the DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Ausstauschdienst) exchange programme in Berlin and in
1990 also in New York. In 1991, he became assistant professor and later a regular professor at the Faculty of
Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana.
He presents his artwork at solo exhibitions and collaborates as curator at public events home and abroad. His
works are presented within important public collections and monographic reviews of contemporary
Slovenian art.

OČI / EYES, 2010
akril na platnu / acrylic on canvas, 180x340 cm

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ALEKSIJ KOBAL

Rojen 1962 v Kopru. Po študiju slikarstva na ljubljanski akademiji, kjer je pri prof. Janezu Berniku
diplomiral leta 1986, je pri prof. Metki Krašovec leta 1993 končal še slikarsko specialko. Predstavil
se je na številnih samostojnih razstavah in sodeloval pri mednarodno pomembnih skupinskih
razstavah doma in v tujini. Poleg slikarstva se intenzivno posveča tudi oblikovanju. Za likovno
udejstvovanje je prejel več priznanj in nagrad. Živi in dela v Ljubljani kot svobodni umetnik.
Born in 1962 in Koper. After his study of painting at the Ljubljana Academy of Fine Arts, which he
completed under guidance of Prof. Janez Bernik in 1986, he also nished his specialization with Prof. Metka
Krašovec as mentor in 1993. He takes part in numerous solo exhibitions and has so far participated in
internationally important group exhibitions both at home and abroad. Besides painting, he is also
intensively involved in design. He received several distinctions and prizes for his engagement in the eld of
ne arts. He lives and works as a freelance artist in Ljubljana.

TOPOLOGIJA GORSKEGA JEZERA / TOPOLOGY OF THE MOUNTAIN LAKE, 2016
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 150x300 cm

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METKA KRAŠOVEC

Rojena leta 1941 v Ljubljani. Diplomirala je na Akademiji za likovno umetnost in oblikovanje v
Ljubljani leta 1964. Specialko za slikarstvo je zaključila leta 1966 pri profesorju Gabrijelu Stupici
ter specialko za grako leta 1970 pri profesorju Riku Debenjaku. Od leta 1977 je poučevala na
Akademiji za likovno umetnost. V letih 1974/75 je bila kot štipendistka The British Councila na
gračni specialki na Royal College of Art v Londonu. Leta 1973 je prejela nagrado Prešernovega
sklada, leta 2017 pa Prešernovo nagrado za življensko delo.
Born in 1941 in Ljubljana. She graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana in 1964. She
nished her specialization in painting in 1966 with Professor Gabrijel Stupica and the specialization in
graphics design in 1970 with Professor Riko Debenjak as mentors. Since 1977 she has been teaching at the
Academy of Fine Arts. In the years 1974 and 1975 she was granted a scholarship of the British Council for
Graphic Arts at the Royal College of Art in London. In 1973 she received the Prešeren Fund Award and in
2017 the Prešeren Prize for Lifetime Achievements.

CANAVIEIRAS, 2003
akril na platnu / acrylic on canvas, 110x147 cm

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GANI LLALLOSHI

Rojen leta 1965 v Prištini (Kosova). Po končani Akademiji za likovno umetnost v Prištini, kjer je na
oddelku za slikarstvo pri prof. Nysret Salihamenxhiqi diplomiral leta 1989, je na Ljubljanski
Akademiji za likovno umetnost leta 1991 zaključil še slikarsko specialko pri profesorju Andreju
Jemcu ter leta 1993 gračno specijalko pri profesor Lojzetu Logarju. Kot študent štipendist DAAD
je v letih 1997/98 študiral na HDK v Berlinu.
Born in 1965 in Priština (Kosovo). After his study of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Priština,
which he nished under the mentorship of Prof. Nysret Salihamenxhiqi in 1989, he also passed his
specialization in painting at the Ljubljana Academy of Fine Arts in 1991, with Professor Andrej Jemec. One
year later in 1993 he nished his specialization in graphic design, with Professor Lojze Logar as mentor. As
a student he took part in the DAAD exchange programme and has studied at the HDK in Berlin.

NOSTALGIE III, 2013
akril na juti / acyrlic on juta, 200x300 cm

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ROBERT LOZAR

Rojen 1967 v Novem mestu. Leta 1993 je diplomiral pri prof. Metki Krašovec na Akademiji za
likovno umetnost v Ljubljani. Leta 1992 je prejel študentsko Prešernovo nagrado Akademije za
likovno umetnost v Ljubljani. Od leta 1995 do 2000 je bil odgovorni oz. glavni urednik revije
Likovne besede. Od 1994 ima status samozaposlenega na področju kulture. Atelje na Butoraju.
Leta 2006 je prejel delovno štipendijo Ministrstva za kulturo RS. Od leta 2015 je podpredsednik
Umetniškega sveta ZDSLU v Ljubljani.
Born 1967 in Novo mesto. In 1993, he graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana under
mentorship of Prof. Metka Krašovec. In 1992 he received the Prešeren Prize for students which is being
granted by the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana. From 1995 to 2000 he worked as main editor of the
magazine Likovna beseda. Since 1994 he is self-employed in the eld of culture and runs an Atelier in
Butoraj.
In 2006 he was granted a working scholarship by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. Since
2015 he is the Vice President of the ZDSLU Art Council in Ljubljana.

PASTI SE, PASTI / GRAZE, GRAZE, 2017
mešana tehnika na platnu / mixed media on canvas, 150x180 cm

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ALBIN LUGARIČ

Rojen leta 1927 na Ptuju (umrl 2014, Ptuj). Leta 1950 je diplomiral na Akademiji za likovno
umetnost v Ljubljani pod mentorstvom Gojmirja Antona Kosa. Živel in ustvarjal je na Ptuju.
Slikal je večinoma krajine, s poudarkom na Halozah. Leta 2005 je postal častni meščan Ptuja, med
letoma 1956 in 1987 je poučeval tudi ptujski gimnaziji.
Born in 1927 in Ptuj (died in 2014, Ptuj). In 1950 he graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana
under the mentorship of Gojmir Anton Kos. He lived and worked in Ptuj. He painted mostly landscapes,
with emphasis on the hilly region Haloze. In 2005, he became honorary citizen of Ptuj. Between 1956 and
1987 he worked as teacher in the Gimnazija Ptuj.

PTUJ, 1978
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 100x120 cm

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DOMINIK MAHNIČ

Rojen leta 1981 v Ljubljani. Leta 2008 je v Ljubljani diplomiral na Akademiji za likovno umetnost
in oblikovanje, smer slikarstvo, leta 2013 tudi magistrski študij videa. Živi in ustvarja v Ljubljani.
Born in 1981 in Ljubljana. In 2008 he graduated in painting at he Ljubljana Academy of Fine Arts and
Design, and later on in 2013, completed his master's degree programme in the eld of video production. He
lives and works in Ljubljana.

VELIKA SAVA / GREAT SAVA RIVER, 2016
akril na platnu / acrylic on canvas, 180x140 cm

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IRA MARUŠIČ

Rojena leta 1989 v Kopru/Capodistria. Po končani gimnaziji se je vpisala na Akademijo za
likovno umetnost v Benetkah, kjer je leta 2012 diplomirala s tezo »Il cuore nell'arte e nella
medicina« pri profesorjih Carlo di Raco in Elena Ribero. Nadaljevala je podiplomski študij v
Benetkah in leta 2015 magistrirala iz slikarstva pri profesorjih Carlo di Raco in Aldo Grazzi s tezo
»Il tempo e l'arte«.
Born in 1989 in Koper (Capodistria). After nishing high school, she enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts
in Venice, where she graduated in 2012 with the thesis »Il cuore nell'arte e nella medicine« (The Heart in
Art and Medicine) with professors Carlo di Raco and Elena Ribero as mentors. She continued her
postgraduate study in Venice and in 2015 obtained a masters degree in painting under guidance of
professors Carlo di Raco and Aldo Grazzi, with the thesis »Il tempo e l'arte« (Time and Art).

UMAZANA VODA / DIRTY WATER, 2017
mešana tehnika / mixed media, 160x300 cm

72

ŽIVKO MARUŠIČ

Rojen leta 1945 v Colornu blizu Parme v Italiji. Leta 1967 se je vpisal na Akademijo za likovno
umetnost v Benetkah. Študij slikarstva je pozneje nadaljeval na ljubljanski Akademiji za likovno
umetnost, kjer je leta 1975 zaključil specialistični študij s temo Fotograja kot osnova za nastanek
slike.
Dela kot svoboden umetnik in živi v Kopru. Za umetniško delovanje je leta 1998 prejel Jakopičevo
nagrado, za retrospektivno razstavo v Moderni galeriji pa leta 1999 nagrado Prešernovega
sklada.
Born in 1945 in Coloren, near Parma, Italy. In 1967, he enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice.
Later, he continued his study of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana, where he completed his
specialization in 1975, with a thesis entitled Photo as Basis for the Creation of a Painting.
He works as a freelance artist and lives in Koper. In 1998, he received the Jakopič Prize for artistic
engagement, and in 1999 the Prešeren Fund Award for a retrospective exhibition at the Modern Gallery.

MOJI MAJHNI KRISTALNI FANTAZMI / I MIEI PICCOLI FANTASMI DI CRISTALLO, 2006
mešana tehnika / mixed media, 300x300 cm

73

FRANC NOVINC

Rojen 1938 v Godešiču. Po končani Šoli za oblikovanje je leta 1964 diplomiral na Akademiji za
likovno umetnost pri profesorjih Francetu Miheliču in Maksimu Sedeju. Delal je kot restavrator
na Zavodu za spomeniško varstvo v Ljubljani in bil svobodni umetnik. Leta 1986 je bil izvoljen za
docenta, 1991 za izrednega in 1996 za rednega profesorja za risanje in slikanje na ALU. Od leta
1969 je član Društva slovenskih likovnih ustvarjalcev.
Veliko je razstavljal na samostojnih in skupinskih razstavah doma in v tujini, tako v Evropi kot v
Afriki, Severni in Južni Ameriki ter Aziji. Njegova dela so bila na ogled na več kot osemdesetih
samostojnih razstavah.
Born 1938 in Godešič. After nishing the School of Design, he graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in
1964 under guidance of professors France Mihelič and Maksim Sedej. He worked as a restorer at the
Institute for Monument Protection in Ljubljana, and as freelance artist. In 1986, he was elected assistant
professor, in 1991 he became associate professor and in 1996 regular professor of drawing and painting at
the University of Fine Arts in Ljubljana. Since 1969 he is a member of the Fine Artists Association of
Slovenia.
He exhibited at numerous solo and group exhibitions home and abroad, not only in Europe and Africa, but
also in North and South America and Asia. His works were on display at more than eighty solo exhibitions.
LOVCI / HUNTERS
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 200x139 cm

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KAREL PEČKO

Rojen leta 1920 v Vuhredu (umrl 2016, Slovenj Gradec). Diplomiral na Akademiji za likovno
umetnost v Ljubljani pri prof. Gojmirju Antonu Kosu. Leta 1957 je sodeloval pri ustanovitvi
Umetnostnega paviljona, ki ga je sprva upravljal ob svojem rednem delu v šoli, od leta 1963 pa kot
njegov ravnatelj. S strani avstrijskega veleposlanika v Sloveniji Valentina Inzka pa je leta 2009
prejel častni križ za znanost in umetnost.
Poleg slikarstva se je ukvarjal tudi z oblikovanjem keramike, scenograje, tapiserijo, mozaikom,
vitraži in gračnim oblikovanjem ter deloval kot mentor drugim slikarjem. Eden njegovih
glavnih motivov je Uršlja gora.
Born in 1920 in Vuhred (died in 2016, Slovenj Gradec). He graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in
Ljubljana with prof. Gojmir Anton Kos as mentor. In 1957 he took part in the establishment of the Art
Pavilion, which he initially administered during his regular job at school, and from 1963 on as its manager.
In 2009, the Austrian ambassador in Slovenia Valentin Inzko granted him the honorary cross for science
and art.
In addition to painting, he was also involved in the design of ceramics, scenography, tapestry, mosaics,
stained glass and graphic design, and has been active as mentor to other painters. One of his main motives is
the Slovenian mountain Uršlja Gora.

iz cikla / from the series: URŠLJA GORA
pastel na papirju / pastel on paper, 110x80 cm

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POLONA PETEK

Rojena 1970 v Freiburgu, Nemčija. Leta 1994 je diplomirala na Akademiji za likovno umetnost in
oblikovanje v Ljubljani pri prof. Janezu Berniku in prof. dr. Tomažu Brejcu. Ker je njena druga
ljubezen matematika, se je po zaključeni akademiji vpisala še na študij računalništva na Fakulteti
za elektrotehniko, računalništvo in informatiko v Mariboru. Magistrski študij slikarstva je pri
prof. Metki Krašovec zaključila leta 2009. Od leta 1999 redno razstavlja v doma in v tujini.
Born in 1970 in Freiburg, Germany. In 1994 she graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in
Ljubljana with Prof. Janez Bernik and Prof. Dr. Tomaž Brejc as mentors. Due to her passion for
mathematics, after completing the academy, she enrolled in computer studies at the Faculty of Electrical
Engineering, Computer Science and Informatics in Maribor. She obtained her M.Sc. in painting with Prof.
Metka Krašovec as mentor in 2009. Since 1999, she regularly hosts exhibition, both home and abroad.

RDEČE IZ KAMENJA / RED FROM THE STONE, 2007
oglje in olje na platnu / charcoal and oil on canvas, 153x208 cm

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UROŠ POTOČNIK

Rojen leta 1974 v Slovenj Gradcu. Leta 2006 je diplomiral na Akademiji za likovno umetnost in
oblikovanje v Ljubljani in leta 2012 opravil magistrski študij na temo Fotoslika. Živi v Belih vodah
nad Šoštanjem. Deluje na područjih slikarstva, fotograje, videa, znanstvene ilustracije, nois
rocka, alternativne in eksperimentalne glasbe. Med drugim je leta 2009 v okviru razstave
nalistov nagrade Essl Award prejel posebno povabilo, leta 2010 in 2016 pa sodeloval na
trienalih sodobne umetnosti v Sloveniji U3. Leta 2015 je za svoje delo prejel Jakopičevo priznanje.
Born in 1974 in Slovenj Gradec. In 2006 he graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana,
and in 2012 he completed his master's study on the subject of Photopainting. He lives in Bele Vode near
Šoštanj. He is actively involved in painting, photography, video, scientic illustration, noise rock, and
alternative and experimental music. Among other things, in 2009, within the framework of the exhibition of
nalists of the Essl Award, he received a special invitation to the Triennial of Contemporary Art in Slovenia
U3, while in 2010 and 2016 he participated there. In 2015, he received the Jakopič Prize for his work.

VRT / GARDEN, 2011
mešana tehnika platnu / mixed media canvas, 165x226 cm

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GREGOR PRATNEKER

Rojen 1973 v Mariboru. S slikarstvom se je začel ukvarjati v devetdesetih. Slika izključno v tehniki
olje na platnu. Leta 2006 je diplomiral na Oddelku za likovno umetnost na Pedagoški fakulteti v
Mariboru Med leti 2007 do 2012 je bil podiplomski študent na Akademiji za likovno umetnost in
oblikovanje v Ljubljani, kjer je magistriral z nalogo »Abstrahiranje in deformacije oblik v mojem
slikarstvu«. Imel je več samostojnih razstav doma in v tujini, sodeloval je tudi na številnih
skupinskih razstavah ter na likovnih kolonijah. Živi in ustvarja v Mariboru.
Born in 1973 in Maribor. He started painting in the nineties. He paints exclusively using the oil on canvas
technique. In 2006 he graduated at the Faculty of Education in Maribor, Department of Fine Arts. From
2007 to 2012, he was a postgraduate student at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana, where he
obtained a master's degree with the thesis entitled »Abstraction and Deformation of Forms in My
Painting«. He hosted several solo exhibitions home and abroad, and has participated in numerous group
exhibitions and artists’ colonies. He lives and works in Maribor.

OBREŽJE / RIVERSIDE, 2015
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 200x300 cm

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MIRKO RAJNAR

Rojen leta 1961 v Murski Soboti. Diplomiral je na Akademiji za likovno umetnost v Ljubljani. Je
član Zveze društev likovnih umetnikov Slovenije. Od leta 1995 deluje kot samozaposleni v
kulturi na področju slikarstva in pedagog na področju likovne umetnosti. Svoja dela razstavlja od
leta 1983 v galerijah doma in v tujini.
Born in 1961 in Murska Sobota. He graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana. He is a member of
the Fine Artists Association of Slovenia. Since 1995 he is self-employed in culture in the eld of painting,
and works as lecturer in the eld of ne arts. He has been exhibiting his works in galleries home and abroad
since 1983.

JUTRO / MORNING, 2009 & 2010
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 50x200 cm

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VIKTOR REBERNAK

Rojen leta 1967 na Ptuju. Leta1995 je diplomiral iz slikarstva na Akademiji za likovno umetnost v
Ljubljani, kjer je leta 1997 opravil še slikarsko specialko pri prof. Andreju Jemcu. Svoja dela je
predstavil na več kot 30 samostojnih razstavah. Poleg slikarstva se ukvarja s fotograjo, videom,
lmom, performansom in publicistiko.
Born in 1967 in Ptuj. In 1995 he graduated in painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana, where in
1997, he also completed his specialization in painting under the mentorship of Prof. Andrej Jemec. So far, he
has presented his work at more than 30 solo exhibitions. In addition to painting, he is involved in
photography, video, lm, performance and journalism.

MIMIKRIJA / MIMICRY, 2002
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 170x360 cm

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JASNA SAMARIN

Rojena 1966 v Ljubljani. Študirala je na Akademiji za likovno umetnost in oblikovanje pri prof.
Emeriku Bernardu v Ljubljani. Diplomirala je leta 1989. Kot štipendistka francoske vlade je med
letoma 1990 in 1991 študirala na Beaux Arts v Parizu (ENSBA), med letoma 1989 in 1992 je
nadaljevala tudi podiplomski študij slikarstva na ALUO v Ljubljani pri prof. Emeriku Bernardu.
Born in 1966 in Ljubljana. She studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana and graduated
under the mentorship of Prof. Emerik Bernard in 1989. During her postgraduate study of painting at the
Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana from 1989 to 1992, she was granted a scholarship of the French
government, so she studied at the Beaux Arts in Paris (ENSBA) between 1990 and 1991, and later on
continued her postgraduate study under the mentorship of Prof. Bernard.

NOCTURNO N0.7, 2016
mešana tehnika / mixed media, 190x130 cm

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SILVESTER PLOTAJS SICOE

Rojen 1965 v Ljubljani. Leta 1988 je diplomiral pri profesorju Emeriku Bernardu na Akademiji za
likovno umetnost v Ljubljani ter tam nadaljeval podiplomski študij iz slikarstva pri profesorju
Gustavu Gnamušu in iz grake pri profesorju Lojzetu Logarju. Leta 1990 se je študijsko
izpopolnjeval pri profesorju Martinu Tissingu na Akademiji Minerva v Groningenu na
Nizozemskem. Je dobitnik več nagrad, med drugim Priznanja Riharda Jakopiča leta 2013. Živi in
dela v Ljubljani.
Born in 1965 in Ljubljana. In 1988, he graduated under the mentorship of Professor Emerik Bernard at the
Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana, where he continued his postgraduate studies in painting, with Professor
Gustav Gnamuš, and graphics with Professor Lojze Logar. In 1990 he took classes with Professor Martin
Tissing at the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands. He was awarded several times; among
others he received the Rihard Jakopič Award in 2013. He lives and works in Ljubljana.

INGRID B. POD VULKANOM / INGRID B. UNDER VULCANO, 2016
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 250x200 cm

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APOLONIJA SIMON

Rojena v Brežicah leta 1967. Leta 1985 se je vpisala na Akademijo za likovno umetnost v Ljubljani,
smer slikarstvo. Je prejemnica študentske Prešernove nagrade leta 1989. Diplomirala je leta 1990
pri prof. Andreju Jemcu in prof. Jožefu Muhoviču. Leta 1995 je končala specialistični študij
slikarstva. V letih od 1994 do 1997 je bila asistenka-stažistka za risanje in slikanje pri prof. Andreju
Jemcu na Akademiji za likovno umetnost v Ljubljani. Od leta 1999 poučuje risanje na Srednji šoli
za oblikovanje in fotograjo v Ljubljani.
Born in Brežice in 1967. In 1985, she enrolled in the study of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in
Ljubljana. She is the recipient of the Prešeren Prize for students in 1989. She graduated in 1990 under the
mentorship of Prof. Andrej Jemec and Prof. Jožef Muhovič. In 1995 she nished her specialization study of
painting. From 1994 to 1997, she was an intern student for drawing and painting in the class of Prof.
Andrej Jemec at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana. Since 1999, she teaches drawing at the School of
Design and Photography in Ljubljana.

BREZKRAJNI SVETOVI / ENDLESS WORLDS, 2011
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 200x300 cm

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ANDRAŽ ŠALAMUN

Rojen leta 1947 v Ljubljani. Leta 1975 je diplomiral je na lozofski fakulteti. Njegova aktivnost na
likovnem področju seže vse do leta 1968. Je pomemben predstavnik srednje generacije slovenskih
umetnikov. Med leti 1966 in 1971 je bil član skupine OHO.
Avtor je samostojno razstavljal že v Ljubljani, Mariboru, Novem mestu, Škofji Loki,... Beogradu,
Rimu, Stuttgartu in drugod ter sodeloval na mnogih skupinsih razstavah. Za svoje je delo prejel
številne nagrade.
Born in 1947 in Ljubljana. In 1975 he graduated at the Faculty of Arts in Ljubljana. His presence in the eld
of art goes back to 1968. He is an important representative of the middle-aged generation of Slovenian
artists. Between 1966 and 1971 he was a member of the OHO Group.
As author he has hosted several solo exhibitions in Ljubljana, Maribor, Novo mesto, Škofja Loka, Belgrade,
Rome, Stuttgart and elsewhere, and has participated in various group exhibitions. He was awarded several
times.

BREZ NASLOVA / UNTITLED, 2007
akril na platnu / acrylic on canvas, 300x450 cm

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MIHA ŠTRUKELJ

Rojen leta 1973 v Ljubljani. Diplomiral je na Akademiji za likovno umetnost v Ljubljani, nato pa
študij slikarstva nadaljeval na isti akademiji. Obenem je svoje znanje nagrajeval tudi med
šolanjem na Univerzi Indiana v Pennsylvanii, ZDA. V svoji dosedanji umetniški karieri je prejel
že številne mednarodne nagrade, med pomembnejše sodijo Henkel Art.Award. in The Pollock-
Krasner foundation grant. Leta 2009 je predstavljal Slovenijo na 53. beneškem bienalu.
Born in 1973 in Ljubljana. He graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana and continued his study
of painting at the same academy. At the same time, he expanded his knowledge during his education at the
Indiana University in Pennsylvania, USA. In his artistic career so far, he has received numerous
international awards, among which are the Henkel Art.Award and the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant.
In 2009, he was representing Slovenia at the 53. Venice Biennale.

GENERIČNO / GENERIC, 2016
mešana tehnika / mixed media, 140x200 cm

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MARUŠA ŠUŠTAR

Rojena leta 1977 v Kranju. Leta 1996 se je vpisala na Akademijo za likovno umetnost v Ljubljani,
smer industrijsko oblikovanje. Med leti 1998 in 2006 je študirala na Akademiji za likovno
umetnost v Ljubljani, smer slikarstvo. Leta 2006 se je vpisala na magistrski študij slikarstva na
Akademiji za likovno umetnost v Ljubljani, ki ga je zaključila leta 2016.
Born in 1977 in Kranj. In 1996, she enrolled in the study of industrial design at the Academy of Fine Arts in
Ljubljana. From 1998 to 2006 she studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana. In 2006, she
enrolled a master's degree programme of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana, which she
completed in 2016.

BENEŠKA FANTAZIJA / VENICE FANTASY, 2011
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 190x160 cm

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SAŠO VRABIČ

Rojen leta 1974 v Slovenj Gradcu. Študiral slikarstvo na Akademiji za likovno umetnost v
Ljubljani (prof. Andrej Jemec), diplomiral leta 1997. Leta 2001 opravil magisterij iz umetnosti na
Oddelku za grako (prof. Lojze Logar). Ukvarja se s slikarstvom in drugimi oblikami vizualne
umetnosti. Za svoje delo je prejel že več nagrad in priznanj, med drugimi Prešernovo nagrado za
študente (1998) ter Bernekerjevo nagrado (2004), delovno štipendijo Ministrstva za kulturo RS
(2006). Izpopolnjeval na kulturni rezidenci Ministrstva za kulturo RS v Berlinu (2009) in Londonu
(2014). V zadnjih dvajsetih letih ustvarjanja je imel 38 samostojnih razstav, sodeloval je tudi na
veliko skupinskih projektih, projekcijah, delavnicah, v 31. državah Evrope, obeh Amerik in Azije.
Born in 1974 in Slovenj Gradec. He studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana (Prof. Andrej
Jemec), where he graduated in 1997. In 2001, he completed his master's degree study of art at the
Department of Graphics (Prof. Lojze Logar). He is engaged in painting and other forms of visual art. He
received several awards and distinctions for his artwork, among others the Prešeren Prize for students
(1998), the Berneker Prize (2004), and a working scholarship from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of
Slovenia (2006). He enriched his knowledge at the Cultural Residence of the Ministry of Culture of the
Republic of Slovenia in Berlin (2009) and in London (2014). In the last twenty years of his career, he has
hosted 38 solo exhibitions; he has also participated in many group projects, projections and workshops in 31
countries across Europe, both of the Americas and Asia.

ZABLODE ILUZIJ / DELUSION OF ILLUSION, 2016
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 100x150 cm

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UROŠ WEINBERGER

Rojen 1975, živi in ustvarja kot samostojni kulturni ustvarjalec v Ljubljani. Zaključil študij
slikarstva (2003) in podiplomski študij slikarstva (2005) na Akademiji za likovno umetnost in
oblikovanje v Ljubljani. Leta 2001 je prejel študentsko Prešernovo nagrado. Kulturne rezidence:
Akademija za likovno umetnost v Soji, Bolgarija (2002), Ministrstvo za kulturo RS v Berlinu,
Nemčija (2009), Schafhof – Europäisches Künstlerhaus Oberbayern, Freising, Nemčija (2013).
Ukvarja se s sodobnim guralnim slikarstvom, občasno tudi z intermedijskimi instalacijami,
aktiven pa je tudi na glasbenem področju. Njegova dela spodbujajo družbeno ozaveščenost,
ukvarjanje z lokalnimi in globalnimi problemi, ki vplivajo na naša vsakodnevna življenja.
Born in 1975, currently lives and works as an independent cultural artist in Ljubljana. He completed his
study of painting in 2003 and his postgraduate study in 2005, both at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design
in Ljubljana. In 2001, he received the Prešeren Prize for students. Cultural residences: Academy of Fine
Arts in Soa, Bulgaria (2002); Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin, Germany (2009);
Schafhof – Europäisches Künstlerhaus Oberbayern, Freising, Germany (2013). He deals with
contemporary gurative painting, occasionally also with media installations, in addition, he is also active
in the eld of music. His works promote social awareness and show local and global problems, which affect
our everyday lives.

EXXONMOBIL, 2014
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 200x350 cm

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JURE ZADNIKAR

Rodil se je leta 1968 v Ljubljani. V letih 1987–1991 je študiral slikarstvo na Akademiji za likovno
umetnost v Ljubljani. Leta 1995 je na isti ustanovi zaključil tudi podiplomslki študij slikarstva.
Leta 1994 je bil v Solunu, kot štipendist programa Tempus. V šolskem letu 1994-95 je bil asistent za
risanje na ALU. Od leta 1997 živi v Kassandriji v Grčiji, kjer poučuje otroke likovnosti.
Leta 1993 je prejel priznanje, leta 1999 pa nagrado na razstavah Zdslu.
He was born in 1968 in Ljubljana. Between 1987 and 1991, he studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts
in Ljubljana. In 1995 he completed his postgraduate study of painting at the same institution. In 1994, he
studied in Thessaloniki as holder of a scholarship granted by the Tempus programme. In the school year
1994/1995 he was an assistant for the drawing classes at the Academy of Fine Arts. Since 1997 he has been
living in Kassandria, Greece, where he works as art teacher for children.
In 1993 he received the distinction, and in 1999 the award of the ZDSLU.

SMETI / GARBAGE, 2005
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 125x220 cm

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JONI ZAKONJŠEK

Rojena 1974 v Kopru. Po opravljeni gimnaziji je dve leti preživela v Londonu in tam dokončala
Foundation Course of Art na White Chapel Art School. Nato se je leta 1996 vpisala na Akademijo
za likovno umetnost v Ljubljani ter leta 2003 diplomirala pri profesorju Emeriku Bernardu in
profesorju Marku Uršiču. Od leta 2004 je samostojna likovna ustvarjalka. Živi in dela v Beli
krajini. Od leta 2002 je postavila vrsto samostojnih razstav v priznanih razstaviščih ter se
udeležila številnih skupinskih razstav doma in v tujini. Za svoje ustvarjalno delo je prejela vrsto
nagrad in priznanj.
Born 1974 in Koper. After nishing secondary education at the Gimnazija, she spent two years in London
where she completed the Foundation Course of Art at the White Chapel Art School. In 1996, she enrolled at
the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana and graduated in 2003 with Professor Emeric Bernard and Professor
Mark Uršič as mentors. Since 2004 she works as an independent visual artist. She lives and works in the
region of Bela Krajina. Since 2002, she has set up a series of solo exhibitions in acknowledged exhibition
premises and has participated in numerous group exhibitions home and abroad. For her creative work she
received a number of awards and distinctions.

„TI SI ŽARELO, POLNO SONČNIH ŽARKOV/IN HREPENELO, DVIGALO SE V ZRAK,/
A JAZ SEM HODIL MED PŠENICO TVOJO/
IN TRGAL TVOJE ŽIVE MISLI, MAK.", 2009-2012
(iz pesmi Ljubljansko polje Otona Župančiča)
olje na platnu / oil on canvas, 88x224 cm

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Leo Ferdinand Demetz, Mare morto / Dead Sea, 2010

GALERIJA FO.VI / FO.VI GALLERY, STRNIŠČE

VIDNO POLJE
FIELD OF VISION

MEDNARODNA SKUPINSKA RAZSTAVA
INTERNATIONAL GROUP EXHIBITION

KUSTOSINJA / CURATOR: MARIKA VICARI

VIDNO POLJE / FIELD OF VISION, razstava / exhibition

VIDNO POLJE 0.4.3.4.1/ FIELD OF VISION 0.4.3.4.1

kustosinja / curator: Marika Vicari
besedilo / text: Marika Vicari

Narava vstopa v naš vsakdanjik v številnih oblikah, na različnih mestih in ob različnih časih,
umetnost pa se vedno bolj izraža kot srečanje z naravo in njenimi fenomeni, kot njihov izraz in
posnetek. Še v 19. stoletju so slikarji odhajali na raziskovanje Alp, kot izpričano v znameniti sliki
Casparja Davida Friedricha z naslovom Pohodnik nad morjem oblakov, ki premišljuje o dolinah in
vrhovih gorovja Elbsandsteingebirge; dandanes pa moderni človek vse pogosteje gleda na
pokrajino kot na sliko in pri tem ceni predvsem njen vizualni učinek. Sodobna umetnost v koraku
s kulturo stopa dlje. Narave ne dojema več zgolj kot vir navdiha ali predmet predstavitve, temveč
predvsem kot dejavnik, ki s svojim delovanjem vpliva na dinamiko zemeljskih, svetovnih in
človeških sprememb. Prav to razmišljanje je dalo povod za srečanje in dialog med štirinajstimi
mladimi mednarodnimi umetniki, kjer bodo predstavili svoja izvirna stališča. Razstava, ki jo je
kurirala Marika Vicari in bo na ogled v Galeriji FO.VI v Kidričevem, je torej potovanje v naravo.

Pogled na sibirski gozd, v katerem se človek z lahkoto izgubi, je prva stvar, ki nas pričaka pri
vhodu; razstava se pravzaprav odpira z intimnim in osebnim poklonom naravi, kjer si gledalec
lahko spočije svoje misli. Tajga je del narave tam, od koder prihaja ruska umetnica Olga Schigal.
Njeno delo se poigrava z urbanim kontekstom, iz katerega črpa tako obliko, saj gre v resnici za
velik reklamni oglas, kot tudi simbolični pomen. Nudi razmislek o resničnosti in naravi, ki počasi
a vztrajno izginjata in tako ustvarjata prostor za raztreseno urbano krajino. Resnična narava, v
svoji osnovni obliki prikazana ob cesti, s tem postane le predmet reklamnega sporočila.

So veliki, prefinjeni akvareli Silvie De Bastiani, na katerih je upodobljeno neokrnjeno gorovje
Dolomitov, le prizor, ki kliče po dolgih sprehodih, izletu z nahrbtnikom na ramah ali obujanju
spominov na aperitiv v kakšnem majhnem, iz vseh strani pozabljenem zatočišču? Nikakor ne,
predstavljajo nekaj veliko bolj intimnega in globljega – opominjajo nas na veličastnost narave. In
ko se tako dvigujejo eden nad drugim, nam prinašajo občutek naše lastne pripadnosti zemlji,
omogočajo nam, da jo vsaj nekaj časa pozorno opazujemo in pri tem razmislimo tudi o odnosu, ki
ga ima človek do narave.

Med nadaljnjim potovanjem se naš pogled na eni strani sreča s predirnim in z izpraševalnim
pogledom nadrealističnega slikarja Gabriela Gronesa, na drugi pa z bolj racionalnim pogledom
Michaela Kosa. Medtem ko Gronesovi Fragmenti predstavljajo koščke sveže zelene trave, ki jo
lahko skoraj vonjamo, v njej slišimo svoje stopinje, šelestenje listov in čutimo žgečkanje bosih nog,
pa Kos prikazuje drugačen način kartiranja pokrajine, ustvarjen z manipuliranjem, oblikovanjem
in kombiniranjem kiparsko-slikarskih blokov ter zemljevidov, s čimer zariše novo geografijo in
perspektivo krajev, pri tem pa sooči upodobitve, barve in slikarstvo z geometričnimi
abstrakcijami, drugimi barvami in strukturnimi oblikami.

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Bistvo vsega je, da še enkrat prevzamemo pravo dimenzijo, v tem primeru človeško, prisluhnemo
svojim čutom – vidu, sluhu, vonju, dotiku, z njimi vzpostavimo dialog in se tako po eni strani
povežemo z naravo, po drugi pa odkrijemo nove smeri, ki nam pomagajo zgraditi nove poti, tudi
geografske, in nova vidna polja.

Kot pravo nasprotje majhnim posnetkom od blizu, pomladi ukradenemu intenzivnemu zelenju
in barvitim kartografskim blokom nastopajo velike, črno-bele poslikave na les in ozadja z zimsko
tematiko Marike Vicari; gozdovi, krajina, zemlja, razpoke in brazde v črni in beli barvi služijo kot
prikaz metamorfoze krajev in časa, izrazov in resničnosti, ki jih določajo. Pravijo, da je Narava s
stvaritvijo drevesa svoje delo zaključila onkraj dosega človeškega očesa. Tako se znajdemo izgubljeni
med gozdovi, v katerih se sprehajamo, jih prečimo in v njih oblikujemo nove poglede.

Narava se v želji, da bi našla harmonijo v obliki in vsebini, poigrava s kulturo in z njo išče dialog.
To je tudi osnovna tema v skulpturah Lea Ferdinanda Demetza, v videih Cyryla Zakrzewskega
in na platnih Arkadiusza Karapude. Demetzevi skulpturi Mrtvo morje, narejeni iz lipovega lesa,
dajeta misliti o svetovnih spremembah, ki jih je povzročil človek z nevestnim delovanjem v
lastnem okolju, tako da nam na koncu ostanejo le škornji, polni katrana, ali zeleni kombinezon na
mestu človeka. Metamorfoza, video Zakrzewskega, po drugi strani upodablja alegorijo in odnos
med naravo ter civilizacijo. Pred nami je veja, premočena z žgočim črnilom. Okoli nje se nabira in
zmrzuje dim ter ustvarja podobo, ki je vsakič drugačna, saj temelji na metamorfozi naravne v
umetno obliko.

Medtem nas večplastna kompozicija in močne barve, ki so zaščitni znak Karapudovih platen,
opominjajo: Narava je namenjena preteklosti, kultura pa prihodnosti. Razmislek je namenjen
procesom, ki spremljajo gospodarski, družbeni in kulturni razvoj. Tako ni naključje, da na prvem
platnu upodobljeni barki, privezani med dvema drevesoma, na drugem platnu sledi veliko
stopnišče z jasno vidnimi razpokami, iz ene od teh pa zmagoslavno vznika majhna, občutljiva in
krhka rastlina. Dela Zakrzewskega, Demetza in Karapude nas torej pripravijo k soočenju z
okoljskimi in zemeljskimi spremembami, ki so nastale kot posledica delovanja naše kulture,
civilizacije in zgodovine.

Tudi Elisa Bertaglia, Ina Loitzl, Annalu in Olga Schigal se lotevajo tem, povezanih z naravo in
metamorfozami, vendar z drugačnim pristopom. S pomočjo govorice, ki hkrati deluje tako
sanjava kot simbolična, Bertaglia s serijo Out of the Blue ponovno sestavi bogat slovar, razpet med
realističnimi in abstraktnimi elementi, a vedno prežet z rastlinami, živalmi in ljudmi v
imaginarnih pokrajinah. Daleč od ilustrativnega pristopa je tudi delo Ine Loitzl – potiskana
vezenina, na kateri lahko najdemo sledi oblik, procesov živalske mutacije in človeške
navzočnosti.

Brezov gozdiček Olge Schigal v sebi združuje vso čarovnijo gozda, izpričano skozi oči umetnika. Iz
tega nastane dialog med simbolično upodobitvijo (gozdom) in osnovo (lestvijo), ki združeni
predstavljata preplet med resničnostno dimenzijo in imaginarnim zemljevidom narave.

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Tudi Annalu išče navdih za oblikovanje svojih skulptur v naravi, pri poustvarjanju metuljevih
kril, rož, dreves, slame in prepletenih vej pa spretno uporablja steklena vlakna. Njena izrazna
govorica je sočasno vizionarska in metamorfozna, polna nedoločljivih občutkov in zaradi
krhkosti komajda slišnih elementov, ki pa v sebi združujejo čudesa narave.
Zadnje v vrsti je veliko platno Riccarda Costantinija, ki zaključuje krog, a v resnici tudi spodbuja
nova zanimiva razmišljanja o spremembah pokrajine in odnosih med naravo, človekom in
njegovimi življenjskimi pogledi. Znova se torej znajdemo pred mogočno pokrajino, ki prikazuje
gorovje, le da ji je tokrat dodan še par izletnikov. Človek, ki je bil na sliki Marmolada Silvie De
Bastiani še odsoten, se pravi otrok zemlje, globoko navezan na svoje okolje, celo tako zelo, da se
popolnoma zlije z naravo, sedaj prepušča svoje mesto podobi velikega turista – tistemu, ki se je v
okolju sposoben gibati z veliko hitrostjo, a ga v resnici več ne doživlja, temveč »obiskuje«.
To je torej ta moderen človek, ki smo ga omenjali na začetku; na pokrajino gleda kot na sliko in
ceni njen vizualni učinek. A za razliko od imaginarnih pokrajin Bertaglie in Loitzlove Costantini s
tem, ko za predmet slike izbere vsakdanjost, resničnosti podarja nov, dopolnjujoč pomen, ki nam
omogoča, da prevrednotimo naša dojemanja.
Torej smo spet na potovanju. In čeprav nas morda prevevajo površinski občutki, čutimo, da
moramo obnoviti svoj odnos s stvarstvom in naravnim okoljem, preden se popolnoma izgubimo,
saj se moramo zavedati, da, navkljub umetnosti in vsem novim spoznanjem, ki so jih odprla
prikazana dela, onkraj vsake upodobitve, transformacije in manipulacije, »ima le narava to moč, da
se obnovi in ustvari novo življenje«.

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Nature enters our everyday life in countless forms, in different places and at different times, while
art is becoming increasingly perceived as an encounter, expression, and imitation of nature and
its phenomena. If 19th century painters set out on travels to explore the Alps (as celebrated, for
example, in the famous painting by Caspar David Friedrich titled Wanderer above the Sea of Fog,
contemplating the valleys and ridges of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains), today, more and more
often modern man looks at the landscape as if it were a painting, appreciating especially its visual
effect. Contemporary art in step with culture goes beyond that. It no longer considers nature only
as a source of inspiration or an object of representation, but mainly as a factor affecting the
dynamics of earthly, worldly, and human transformations. It is precisely these considerations
that have served as an incentive to fourteen international young artists to meet, create a dialog,
and open up new perspectives. The exhibition, therefore, is a journey into nature. Curated by
Marika Vicari, it will be showcasing the artists' works at the FO.VI Gallery in Kidričevo.

A look at the Siberian forest at the entrance makes us feel like we could get lost in it; the exhibition
opens, in fact, with an intimate and personal homage to nature, a place for the viewer where he
can set his mind to rest. Where Russian artist Olga Schigal comes from, the taiga is a part of
nature. Her work, however, also plays with the urban context, drawing from it both form - as it is
really a large-sized advertisement banner - as well as a symbolic meaning. She provides a
reflection on reality and nature, which are disappearing slowly but persistently, thus creating a
space for a scattered urban landscape. The real nature, which is presented in its essence along the
road, is thus reduced to an object of commercial communication.

Are the large-scale intricate watercolors by Silvia De Bastiani, which depict the unspoiled
mountains of the Dolomites, nothing more but an inspirational picture, calling for a long walk or a
backpack trip, or an image rekindling the memory of a drink you had once at some little, long-
forgotten place? Certainly not; they are much more intimate and deep – a reminder of the majesty
of nature. And as they rise up one above the other, fulfilling us with a sense of belonging to the
Earth, they give us time to observe it in detail at least for a little while, and to reflect on the
relationship between man and nature.

The next step on our journey discovers the penetrating and inquiring perspective of surrealist
painter Gabriele Grones, and on the other hand, a more rational view as expressed by Michael
Kos. While Grones' Fragments represent patches of fresh green grass – you can almost smell it,
hear the sound of your footsteps in it, the rustling leaves and the tickling of your bare feet – Kos'
piece depicts a different way of mapping the landscape, created by manipulating, shaping and
combining the sculpting-painting blocks and maps, whereby he outlines a new geography and
perspective of places. Figures, colors, and painting are confronted with geometrical abstractions,
more colors, and structural forms.

The idea is to re-appropriate once again the right dimension, in this case, the human one; to sense
what we are feeling – our vision, hearing, smell, touch, and to create a dialog with these
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construct new paths (including geographical), and new fields of vision.

A perfect counterpoint to the small-sized close-ups, to the intense springtime greens and the
colorful cartographic blocks, are the large black-and-white panels and backgrounds with winter
motifs in the paintings by Marika Vicari. The woods and landscapes, painted in black-and-white,
evoke images of soil, forests, cracks, and cervices. They are a testimony to the transformations of
space and time, of the languages and realities that determine them. It is said that a tree is Nature's
final act of creation, which is beyond the reach of the human eye. And so – we find ourselves lost
deep in the woods, walking, strolling around, and forming new perspectives.

The interplay and dialog between nature and culture are a form of reaching a state of harmony
between form and content. This is the central theme expressed in the exhibited works by Leo
Ferdinad Demetz (sculptures), Cyryl Zakrzewski (videos), and Arkadiusz Karapuda
(paintings). Entitled Dead Sea, Demetz's two wooden linden tree sculptures reflect on the
transformations of the world inflicted by man through the manipulation of his own environment,
so that tar-stained boots and green jumpsuits are all that is left behind us. Zakrzewski's
Metamorphosis, on the other hand, reflects on the allegory and the relationship between nature
and civilization. We see a branch soaked in burning ink, with smoke gathering and freezing
around it, creating each time a different image, because it is based on the metamorphosis of
natural into artificial form.

In the meantime, the multi-layered composition and full-toned colors, a typical characteristic of
Karapuda's works, remind us that 'Nature belongs to the past, and culture to the future'. The work
reflects on the processes of economic, social, and cultural development. It is therefore no
coincidence that the first canvas, depicting a boat moored between two trees, is followed by an
image of a large staircase dented with visible cracks. Out of one of those cracks, a delicate and
fragile little plant sprouts triumphantly. Through the works by Zakrzewski, Demetz and
Karapuda, we are thus confronted with the issue of environmental and global changes that have
occurred as a result of our culture, civilization, and history.

Elisa Bertaglia, Ina Loitzl, Annalu, and Olga Schigal also address issues related to nature and
metamorphoses, but with a different approach. By means of a language both oneiric and
symbolic, Bertaglia's series Out of the Blue reconstructs a rich vocabulary, torn between realistic
and abstract elements, but always brimming with plants, animals, and people in imaginary
landscapes. Another work that breaks away from the illustrative approach is that of Ina Loitzl – a
printed embroidery with traces of forms, processes of animal mutations, and human presence.

Olga Schigal's Little Birch Forest depicts the magic of the forest as reflected through the eyes of the
artist. The result is a dialog between a symbolic depiction (the forest) and a basis (the ladder),
which together represent an intersection between the reality dimension and the imaginary map
of nature.

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The sculptures of Annalu are also inspired by shapes and forms from nature. She recreates
butterfly wings, flowers, trees, grass and branches through the skillful use of fiberglass. Her
expressive language is at the same time visionary and metamorphic, teeming with impalpable
sensations and whisper-like elements, barely audible in their fragility and form, which, however,
encompass in themselves the true wonders of nature.

Completing the cycle, but in fact opening up new and intriguing reflections about the relationship
between nature, man and his outlook on the world, is a large-size painting by Riccardo
Costantini, which, reflecting on transformations of space, explores human attitudes and
interpersonal relationships. We thus find ourselves again in front of a majestic landscape
depicting a mountain range, but this time with an additional figure of a couple of mountain
hikers. The absence of the human figure as we observe it, for example, in De Bastiani's Marmolada,
the "child of the earth", one deeply attached to his environment, to the extent of blending entirely
with nature – now leaves his place to the image of a great tourist, who may indeed be moving
around at a fast pace, but instead of truly experiencing the environment, he is only "visiting" it.
Finally, then – this is the modern man from the beginning of this text: observing the landscape as if
it were a painting, appreciating it especially for its visual effect. But unlike the imaginary
landscapes of Bertaglia and Loitzl, Costantini, by using the everyday routine as the subject of his
paintings, bestows a new, complementary importance upon reality, allowing us to re-evaluate
our own perceptions.

And so, our journey continues. And while there may well be a quick thrill in it for us, we also feel
that we have to rebuild our relationship with the space around us, with the natural environment,
before we get completely lost. We must realize, namely, that even with all this art and all the
potential insights opened up by the exhibited works, which are beyond any kind of
representation, transformation, or manipulation, it is indeed "only Nature that possesses the
power of regenerating itself and creating new life."

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