December 2009
Radovan Trnavac Mića, Serbia
After twelve years the International art studio organized exhibition of recent paintings and objects of Radovan Trnavac Mića, idea creator and founder of this cultural institution. His motto and guiding principle has been taken as the name of the exhibition „The sense of soul is thought, and I paint as I think“.
Mr. Trnavac this time presented 18 paintings and objects of medium and large formats that have been painted in the past 2 years. Same works will be exhibited in 2010 in in the Gallery of the Slovak Union of Visual Arts in Bratislava, and then in Trnava.
As in the past 3 decades new Trnavac’s works were provocative, powerful, penetrating, instant appealing and they require interpretation. Quite attractive as a theme, are in step with time, causing the reaction, or force us to think and to solve it as some kind of a riddle.
The exhibition, which is symbolically marked the completion of a successful exhibition season in the International art studio was more reason to start a small humanitarian action. Namely, from the sale of posters with reproductions and signature by author himself Studio decide to buy Serbian New Year’s joy gifts intended for children without parental care in Valjevo.
In addition to International Art Studio, printing firm „Valjevo Print“, the company „Irma“ and studio „The Knight“ joined the this humble humanitarian gesture.
Valjevo’s Youth Choir „Abrašević“ conducted by Prof. Dragan Vasiljević performed French and Italian serenades at the Trnavac’s exhibition opening ceremony. Also, poet Ljuba Pjevčević recite the song dedicated to the great Serbian painter Nadežda Petrović.
August 2009
Setenay Özbek, Turkey
The honor to be the first cultural event of the 23rd summer city festival “Tešnjar evenings” went to the exhibition of Turkish artist Setenay Ozbek, which was opened in the International art studio Radovan Trnavac Mica on August 7 in 19:00 hours.
The guest from Istanbul Setenay Ozbek in her premiere presentation to Serbian public exposed 12 works on large and medium formats done with oil and acrylic on canvas, which have been made since 2005 till today. At the opening ceremony she started her speech using Serbian language “Good evening friends, welcome to my exhibition!”. In her short speech, she thanked the organizers for the invitation and expressed satisfaction with her participation in “Tešnjar Nights”. She particularly stressed her hopes that this is only the beginning of a beautiful friendship and cooperation with her new Serbian friends.
Deputy Ambassador of Turkish Embassy in Belgrade Mr. Serkan Gedik with his wife Mihreta, Mayor of Valjevo Zoran Jakovljevic and Valjevo Assembly President Goran Lucic attended the opening ceremony of the Setenay Ozbek`s exhibition “Art Through Space and Time”.
Flutist Mina Radic and guitarist Victor Đuknić young musical talents and the third grade students of the Musical High School “Zivorad Grbic”, performed in the accompanying program at the opening ceremony.
May 2009
Night of Museums 2009
International Art Studio “Radovan Trnavac Mića“ took part in the European and national cultural manifestation “Night of the Museum” third year in a row. Solo exhibition of the Belarus artist Victor Tikhonov has been open in the gallery of the Studio and apart from Belarusian landscapes on his canvases visitors were able to see author in action during this special museum night. Mr. Tikhonov painted a new canvas at the scene and named it “Apple Blossom”. He left that painting as a present to the Studio and now it is a part of our gift collection.
Also audience participated in the little performance that he organized during the night. Every guest had a chance to paint with acrylic colours and brushes, so along with instructions of the author they all became creators of this special painting (dimensions 100x100cm)
Painting and socializing with Victor Tikhonov lasted until 2 A.M. and a part of it was documented by cameras of national television RTS!
Victor Tikhonov, Belarus
The exhibition entitled “Belarus in the canvases Victor Tikhonov“ was opened at the International art studio on May 15 at 19:00 hours. Belarusian artist Viktor Tikhonov who is considered to be significant visual creator of his native country and throughout Europe. He presented the landscapes on 32 large and medium canvases. Works exhibited in the gallery show that the nature is inexhaustible source of inspiration for Tikhonov and his technique signifies the distinctive and powerful artistic expression.
The exhibition was opened by Mr. Sergei Balashchenko, Belarus Embassy Consul in Belgrade, with whose wholehearted support this cultural event was organized.
Opening ceremony was zoomed with the performance of Valjevo Musical High School graduate students in the class of the Professor Sreten Nedic, a trio of accordion: Slobodan Nedic, Nikola Jeftic and Aleksandar Nikolic. They performed Derbenko`s “Spanish dance”.
Viktor Tikhonov in his work pays much attention to the direct impact of man on nature, environment, and to human lives! His entire opus was dedicated to the villages that were abandoned due nuclear disaster in Chernobyl. Viktor Tikhonov is a co-author of the documentary film titled “Sorrow of abandoned villages” dedicated to the subject and visitors of the exhibition also had the opportunity at the opening night to see this film translated into Serbian language.
August 2008
Ryuichi Yahagi, Japan
International Art Studio also took part in the city festival „Tesnjar Nights“ this summer. Thursday, August 7, was reserved for Japanese artist Ryuichi Yahagi whose solo exhibition was open in the International Art Studio at 8 PM. This show is premier presentation of this Japanese artist who is unofficial ambassador of his culture in the world. He lives and works in Mexico as a Professor of sculpture at the University of Vera Cruz. Mr. Yahagi had done all big format paintings that are presented in the gallery during his stay in Studio, in Valjevo. He says that he wants to show already transformed flowers. Thanks to these kinds of transformations painted flowers continue to flourish and never wither. Exactly the same thing has been done with the materials. He presented also unique dresses, wit different flower patterns, which he had designed last year. Japanese artist Ryuichi Yahagi welcomed visitors in Serbian and thanked the organizers for everything, saying that this exhibition is his first one in the European continent and that is very important for his later experience.
July 2008
Natalija Cimesa, Republic of Srpska
The second guest artist of the Studio in 2008 was Natalija Cimeša from Republic of Srpska. Her solo exhibition “Expressive Stylizations” was opened on Friday, July 4th. She presented her latest works done in 2008. Serbian audience was able to see 50 works from two opuses “Portraits” (oil on hardboard) and “Animalistic” (Birds – combine technique on paper, Cats and Rhinoceros – oil on canvas). According to many art reviewers Natalija Cimeša is exceptional, talented, educational, thoughtful, creative and powerfully inspired painter. She is a complete, many – sided artist. Her creative work is the best proof for that. Apart from painting, she does murals, mosaics and sculptures. In these aspects of art she found herself, as well as loyal audience.
May 2008
Night of Museums 2008
International Art Studio also took part in the European, national and city cultural manifestation “The Museum Night” held n May 17th. Visitors were able to enjoy seeing the oil on canvas exhibition “Ambiences of the Soul” by Slovakian artist Ingrid Zámečníková. The author brought her own soul the paintings and gave us the opportunity to see her world and her deepest emotions.
The official ceremony in the gallery started at 8:30 PM with the women string quartet “MISS” concert. Four brilliant ladies well known for their pleying: Suzana Radovanović – the violin, Snežana Stevanović – the violin, Verica Jakovljević – the viola and Irina Vasiljević – the cello, performed Astor Piazzolla programme for the first time, specially prepared for this night. Concert lasted almost for one hour and the visitors had the opportunity to hear compositions by the famous Argentinean composer like “Libertango”, “Adios Nonino”, “Oblivion”, “Four for Tango”…
The string quartet “MISS” is marked as the high art level ensemble that has powerful impulse on the stage, carefully chosen repertoire and chamber music special inventive conception. It has also been judged as the ensemble which provides classical music approach to the widest audience in the most effective way.
Ingrid Zamecnikova, Slovakia
Exhibition season in the international Art Studio started this year in May 2nd with the opening of the solo show “Ambiences of the Soul” by Slovakian artist Ingrid Zámečníková. Art lovers were able to enjoy seeing different dimensions paintings done with oil on canvas. The author brought her own soul and her deepest emotions to canvases. Ingrid Zámečníková did not keep her secret world and the most profound feelings just for herself. On the contrary, she has been presenting it through art and has been sharing it with audience. In her speech she thanked the organizers in Serbian language and said that she has been honored to have exhibition in the gallery of Mr. Trnavac, whose idea and example should be also followed by artists in Slovakia. “I want to give and to leave as a present to the Studio and to citizens of Valjevo my painting “In the Sanctuary” where I had painted the angel. I want him to look after all of you”, emphasized Mrs. Zámečníková at the opening ceremony. This exhibition is a premier presentation of the painting scene that originates from the country between Danube and Tatra mountains, called Slovakia.
August 2007
Wieslaw Janasz, Poland – Androgen 2
Polish sculptor Wieslaw Janasz made a sculpture in the Studio’s park “Androgen 2” also as a gift for the anniversary. New sculpture stands symmetrically and is the same heights as his first sculpture called “Androgen” made in Studio in 1998. “Androgen 2” was made from molten marble where the author engraved the next sentence “IN LONELYNESS WAS BORN THOUGHT OF HOPE”. With the assistance of young Valjevo sculptor Nemanja Radojicic this sculptor was finished and placed in the bumper time of three weeks so Valjevo and Serbian art respecters could admire it for centuries.
Sculpture reviling ceremony was noted by many media representatives and by lot of art lovers. Also, two ladies from the Polish Embassy in Belgrade: Culture Atache Agnieszka Czervinska and Head of the Economic Department Karina Katzer attended and magnified this special event.
Malgorzata Czernik, Poland
For celebration of the 10th anniversary Studio had two guests from Poland Malgorzata Czernik and Wieslaw Janasz.
Malgorzata Czernik was charectarized as brilliant young generation rtist and link in the Polish colourists chain. With her solo exhibition started city cultural festival “Tesnjar Nights”. Inspired with our surroundings, culure and historical heritage this Polish artist painted “The Mistery of Valjevo“ gave and it as a gift to Studio and Valjevo citizens.
May 2007
Night of Museums 2007
Edgra Cano Lopez stayed in the Studio for one month. He participated in the festival “Museum Night” when he painted at the scene in front of the visitors. These paintings were different from the ones which were presented on the walls because he used oil on canvas. The local church choir “Hadzi Ruvim” conducted by Professor Dragan Vasiljevic made this “Museum Night” more special .
Еdgar Cano Lopez, Меxico
Exhibition season in the Studio started in spring. The first guest was young Mexican artist Edgar Cano Lopez. The solo exhibition of this talented painter attracted huge attention and publicity. Each end every one of his works which presented were in fact combination of more paintings done with carbon, ink, acrylic and wax on transparent poliester paper.