My practice consists of works that challenge audience’s preconceptions and expectations; questioning aspects of perception, memory, time and space.
The main features of my work are the use of gallery space as a framework for defining artistic work and affirmation of the imaginary as an authentic art place. I’m examining the physical and temporal circumstances of the space in which I work and this approach is at the core of all of my forms of expression (installations, video, collages and computer graphic).
The simplicity of form is an aesthetic choice which enables me to create a semblance of emptiness, a space which provides the viewer with the opportunity to individually discover its dimensions and meaning. The tension between multiplicity and void constitutes important aspect of my installations. A void is an active space of perception and it invites the viewer to participate in the construction of an imaginary volume in an open space.
EDUCATION / AWARDS
Kulturfabrik, Squatfabrik, Esch sur Alzette, Luxembourg – Artist in Residence
Torrance Art Museum, Studio System 3, USA – Artist in Residence
Flame of Peace, awarded by the Austrian non-profit organization Vereins zur Förderung des Friedens, for the peace endowing contribution through the commitment to international dialogue and international understanding, Wienna, Austria, 2018
Walfer Kulturschapp, Walferdange, Luxembourg – Artist in Residence
The best young artist prize, awarded by Rovinj Art Colony – Rovinj Heritage Museum, Croatia, 2005
T.A.M. Art Metal-Working School, (supervised by sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro and under the artistic direction of sculptor Nunzio), Diploma in Artistic treatment of metals, Pietrarubbia (Urbino), Italy, 2003-2004
The International Summer school of Sculpture “Montraker”, Vrsar, Croatia, 2004
Scholarship for young sculptors “Antonio Ranocchia”, awarded by the Accademy of Fine Arts “Pietro Vannucci”, Perugia, Italy
1st prize and purchase prize at 9th Edgardo Mannucci Sculpture Competition, Arcevia, Italy, 2002
University of Perugia /Academy of Fine Arts “Pietro Vannucci”, Italy, BFA (Hons) in Fine Arts (Sculpture), 1999 – 2004
Futuro – Consorzio Formazione Artigianato E Piccola Impresa of Perugia, Italy, Degree in Goldsmiths, 1998 – 1999
University for Foreigners, Perugia, Italy, 1997 – 1998
School of Applied Arts and Design of Zagreb, Croatia, HSD in Metal design, 1993 – 1997
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2021 Schëfflenger Konschthaus, Luxembourg – Unpossessed Places
Kulturfabrik, Esch sur Alzette, Luxembourg – Squatfabrik (with Josep Fernandez Margalef)
2020 Les Annexes du Château de Bourglinster, Luxembourg – Shape of Us (with Ali Woods)
2019 Rotondes, Luxembourg, Luxembourg – Black holes ain’t so black
2018 Kulturschapp, Walferdange, Luxembourg
2010 Gallery Kranjcar, Zagreb, Croatia – Multivers
Gallery Decumanus, Krk, Croatia – Zamke za percepciju
2009 Gallery Kristofor Stankovic, Zagreb, Croatia – The Abstract Skeleton of Spirit
2008 Gallery PM / HDLU, Zagreb, Croatia – Crossroads
2007 Kohbundo Gallery, Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan – Sculptures to wear
2006 Gallery of Modern Art /Studio Josip Racic, Zagreb, Croatia – (Op)sjene
Biblioteca di Villa Mercede –Fondazione Pastificio Cerere, Rome, Italy – Ateliers d’Artista – Nunzio presenta Karolina Pernar
Rovinj Heritage Museum, Rovinj, Croatia – Kaolina Pernar
2005 St. Thomas Church, Rovinj, Croatia – St. Thomas
2002 Galeria Medianox, Maribor, Slovenia – Immersione spaziale
2001 CeKaO, Zagreb, Croatia – …slobodne misli…
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022 Rotondes, Luxembourg – The Moon is full but it’s not the Moon (upcoming)
Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris – Révélations – Biennale Internationale Métiers d’Art et Création (upcoming)
1535° Creative Hub, Differdange, Luxembourg – Craft 3.0
2021 Aalt Stadhaus, Differdange, Luxembourg – Steel, Wood, Stone & Co. – 1er Salon de la sculpture à Differdange
19 Liberté, Luxembourg – Viv(r)e la matière – Biennale De Mains De Maîtres, Luxembourg
Salon du Cercle Artistique de Luxembourg, Luxembourg
2020 Bâtiment 4, Esch/Alzette, Luxembourg
Torrance Art Museum – Studio System 3, USA (online edition)
2019 Salon du Cercle Artistique de Luxembourg / Luxembourg Art Week, Luxembourg
Abbaye de Neumünster, Luxembourg – micro-Macro
Durden and Ray Gallery, Los Angeles, USA – Figura: micro-Macro
INTRO: Sculpture, Konschthaus Beim Engel, Luxembourg
2018 Salon du Cercle Artistique de Luxembourg / Luxembourg Art Week, Luxembourg
Supermarket Art Fair, Stockholm, Sweden – Musel Link
2017 Salon du CAL (Cercle Artistique de Luxembourg), Luxembourg – Luxembourg Art Week
Musée « A Possen », Bech-Kleinmacher, Luxembourg – Exposition d’Art Contemporain Miniature Luxembourgeois
2016 Galerija Ulupuh, Zagreb, Croatia – Modul tijela
Salon du CAL (Cercle Artistique de Luxembourg), Luxembourg – Luxembourg Art Week
La Maison Koch, Schengen, Luxembourg – 1er Rencontre Internationale d’Art Contemporain Miniature
2012 Glyptothec HAZU, Zagreb, Croatia – XI Triennial of Croatian sculpture
Design Vlaanderen Galerie (DVG), Bruxelles, Belgie – Contemporary Croatian Jewellery
Associazione culturale Atelier, Roma, Italy – Happy New Art
2011 Rubicon Gallery, Dublin, Republic of Ireland – Contemporary Croatian Jewellery
2010 HDLU / Zagreb, Croatia – 45. Zagreb salon / Market
SOHA NO OBJEKT – Bratislava/ Pieštani, Slovak Republik – Croatian representative in the selection of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Zagreb
Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, Peking, People’s Republic of China – Contemporary Croatian Jewellery
Városi Galéria, Baja, Hungary – Contemporary Croatian Jewellery
Gallery Gebauer, Pécs, Hungary – Contemporary Croatian Jewellery
Színház Jokai, Békéscsaba, Hungary – Contemporary Croatian Jewellery
Muzej Grada Novog Sada, Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia – Contemporary Croatian Jewellery
2009 Gallery Stara gradska vijecnica, Split, Croatia – Splitgraphic / International graphic art biennial Split: Croatia 2009
Rovinj Heritage Museum, Rovinj, Croatia – Rovinj Art Colony
Croatian Embassy / Rome, Italy – Contemporary Croatian Jewellery
2008 Barockkeller der Kaiserliche Hofburg, Innsbruck, Austria – Zeitgenössische Schmuckkunst in Kroatien
Dvorana Ministerstva kultúry Slovenskej republiky, Bratislava, Slovak Republic – Contemporary Croatian Jewellery
Galerie Vivo, Prague, Czech Republic – Contemporary Croatian Jewellery
Gallery Cultural Centre Stoa, Itäkeskus, Helsinki, Finland – Contemporary Croatian Jewellery
2006 Glyptothec HAZU, Zagreb, Croatia – IX Triennial of Croatian sculpture
Castle Eltz, Vukovar, Croatia – 1.Vukovar Salon
2005 Rovinj Heritage Museum, Rovinj, Croatia – Rovinj Art Colony
HDLU Zagreb, Croatia – 39. Zagreb Salon / Umjetnost je medij
2004 Pietrarubbia Castle (Pesaro-Urbino), Italy – TAM
Palazzo Comunale/Sala degli Archi, Corciano (Perugia), Italy – Istantanea
2003 Associazione Arti Visive “Trebisonda”, Perugia, Italy – senza limiti
Palazzo Comunale/Sala degli Archi, Corciano (Perugia), Italy – Orizzonti
2002 Palazzo dei Consoli, Gubbio, Italy – Rinascimenti e mutamenti
Convento di San Francesco, Arcevia (Ancona), Italy – Premio di scultura Edgardo Manucci – 9th edition
Museo delle Arti monastiche e delle tradizioni popolari, Serra de’ Conti, (Ancona), Italy – Esordi
Palazzo Comunale/Sala degli Archi, Corciano (Perugia), Italy – Radici
COLLECTIONS
Rokka No Mori, Hokkaido, Japan
Modern Gallery, Zagreb, Croatia
Biblioteca di Villa Mercede, Rome, Italy
Collection Arnaldo Pomodoro, Castello di Pietrarubbia, Pietrarubbia, (Pesaro-Urbino), Italy
Rotary Club Altavallesina Grottefrasassi, Italy
Cultural Center of the City of Krk, Krk, Croatia
Private collections in the Luxembourg, USA, Japan, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Rusia, Brasil, Holland, Spain and Croatia
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