V a n j a B i c o k
As an artist I’m fascinated by the complexities of the human condition and the constant changes that define us. My work explores themes of identity, transformation and evolving relationship between the self and the world. I’m particularly drawn to what escapes economic logic, dimensions of our existence that cannot be bought or repaired.In a world dominated by capitalism, acquisition and the relentless pursuit of perfection, my focus lies on the irreparable and intangible. Through my work, I aim to capture what is beyond reach or repair, yet defines the truest essence of our humanity.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
PhD in painting with the thesis: "From global opulence to body minimalism in the art of the second half of the 20th century", Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Barcelona, Professor Dr. Antonia Vilá, 2010
Postgraduate studies in painting: "The painting itself as an idea", Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Barcelona, Professor Dr. Joaquim Chancho, 2001
Drawing studies at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Prague, Czech Republic, 1999
Graduate in Art History from the University of Belgrade, Serbia, 1997
EXHIBITIONS:
2025
Ritam, Kreativna fabrika, group exhibition, Belgrado
2020
Selected works on paper, La casa Amarillo Gallery, group exhibition, Malaga
2019
De rerum natura, painting and installation, Lacontra espai de creació, group exhibition, Barcelona.
2018
A disobedient form, paintings and drawings, H2O Gallery, solo exhibition, Barcelona.
EASA Biennial conference and congress about refugees, University of Barcelona, group exhibition.
2017
Step by step, artist reflect on changes in women, painting, drawing, video, Olivart Art Gallery, group exhibition Barcelona.
Poetics of fragility, large format painting, Olivart Art Gallery, solo exhibition, Barcelona.
Poetics of fragility, Cultural Center Teia exhibition only, Barcelona.
2011
Obstacles, intervention in space and paintings, Art space Z9, solo exhibition, Barcelona.
2010
Games, poetry and painting, Art space Z9, solo exhibition, Barcelona.
2008
Vagabonds, Kalos Gallery, group exhibition, Barcelona.
2007
Annual exhibition, Punto Arte Gallery, group exhibition, Barcelona.
2006
Pieces, Punto Arte Gallery, group exhibition, Barcelona.
2005
The obstacles and imputation, Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, group exhibition, New York.
2003
Fears, BAC, CCCB-Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona, group exhibition, Barcelona.
10 years of La Santa Gallery, group exhibition, Barcelona.
What a strange planet, La Santa Gallery, solo exhibition, Barcelona.
L'IllaD'Art, small format, Safia Gallery, group exhibition, Barcelona.
Solitudes, Net Shop Art Gallery, group exhibition, Barcelona.
2001
Jaurena Art, University Painting Contest, exhibition of selected works, Barcelona.
1999
Until the end of the world, oils on paper and large format drawing, Artspace Globe, solo exhibition, Prague.
Till the end, long format work, On Gallery, Prague.
Jantarova basket, International Painting Symposium, large format oils, drawings and interventions in space, Hradec nad Moravici, group exhibition, Czech Republic.
1997-1999
Collaboration and exhibitions with artistic group LOOM- art direction Snezana Skoko Papic, painting, drawing, installation, Belgrade, Serbia.
AWARDS AND PRIZES:
2001 Jaurena Art, University Painting Contest, Barcelona.
ART EVENTS:
2015 Poblenou create - Zamora 99, Open studios of Poblenou, Barcelona.
2014 TOP, Open studios of Poblenou, Barcelona.
2006 TOP, Open studios of Poblenou, Barcelona.
2004 Guinovart Foundation, Art and commitment, Day of debates, painting and essay, Agramunt.
1999 International symposium in painting, Jantarova basket, Hradec nad Moravici, Czech Republic.
1999 Art residence, Hradec nad Moravici, Czech Republic.
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS:
1999 Collection de Zamek, Hradec nad Moravici, Czech Republic
2005 Collection de Danas magazine, Belgrade, Serbia
PUBLICATIONS:
2003 “Diverse Barcelona”, City Hall of Barcelona
1999 “Profemina”, Magazine for women's literature and culture, Belgrade