{"id":86,"date":"2025-07-21T18:57:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T18:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anita-kontrec.com\/?page_id=86"},"modified":"2025-08-09T15:28:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T15:28:13","slug":"artworks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/anita-kontrec.com\/?page_id=86","title":{"rendered":"Artworks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sculptures and installations from my \u201cHouses and Dreams\u201d project (presented in Venice \u2013 Palazzo Mora, 57 Bienalle Venezia, London, Dulwich College, Paris, Cite international des arts) deals with migrations and search for home. My houses express basic human need to have a home, which gives protection and sense of belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cNoah\u2019s Ark\u201d \/ marble, metal, bee wax \/ 33 x 20 x 13 cm \/ 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cHouse with Golden Doors\u201d \/ marble, leaf gold \/ 10 x10 x 15 cm \/ 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cHouse of Crimson Joy\u201d \/ marble, cushion \/ 40 x 40 x 13 cm \/ 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drawings from \u201cHouses and Dreams\u201d project depict the inner state of homelessness: confusion and sorrow for the lost home and visions of a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHouses and Dreams III\u201d \/ drawing on paper, modroc \/ 50 x 70 cm \/ 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cHouses and Dreams II\u201d \/ drawing on paper, modroc \/ 50 x 70 cm \/ 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cHouses and Dreams III\u201d \/ drawing on paper, modroc \/ 50 x 70 cm \/ 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cHouses and Dreams III\u201d \/ drawing on paper, modroc \/ 50 x 70 cm \/ 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bronze sculptures called \u201cTemple\u201d from art project Recall Byblos (presented in Ludwig Forum f\u00fcr internationale Kunst, Aachen and Klovi\u0107evi dvori, Zagreb) stand for archetypal forms symbolized in the idea of temple. In many cultures temple stands for our universal spiritual home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cTemple of Sun\u201d, bronze, stone \/ 15 x 20 x 15 cm \/ 2006<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Kailash-Zenith-Trishul” \/ bronze \/ stone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cFree Soul\u201d, aluminum \/ 70 x 90 x 10 cm \/ 2004<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cKailash\u201d, bronze \/ 40 x 45 x 12 cm \/ 2004<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Fortress I” \/ fire clay \/ 40 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Tender Geometry I” \/ fire clay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Tender Geometry II” \/ fire clay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Cosmic Egg” \/ synthetic resin \/ pigments \/ oil crayon \/ 100x 50 x8 cm \/ 2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Cosmic Geometry I” \/ synthetic resin \/ 100x60x8 cm \/ 2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Moon on the Hill” \/ synthetic resin \/ gold leafing \/ oil crayon \/ 100x60x8 cm \/ 2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

My picture objects made of synthetic resin examine touching points of sculpture and painting. They have main features of sculpture (volume, space and texture) and of painting (color).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSeventh Level of Heavens\u201d (triptych) \/ synthetic resin, pigments \/ 380x180x8 cm \/ 2006<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cRecall ATLANTIS\u201d (triptych) \/ synthetic resin, pigments, acrylic \/ 200x260x3 cm \/ 2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cRing I\u201d \/ synthetic resin, pigment \/ 100 x 200 x 8 \/ 2006.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cRing II\u201d \/ synthetic resin, pigment \/ 100 x 200 x 8 \/ 2006.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I have developed several series of picture objects and installations as a response to new light and space dimensions of contemporary architecture. These works are bodies of radiant colors which have an energizing effect in the modern urban environment. Colors stand for energy and vitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cElements\u201d (four piece installation) \/ synthetic resin, pigments, neon \/ 100 x 700 x 20 cm \/ 2004<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cMagenta-Orange\u201d (diptych) \/ synthetic resin, pigments, acrylic, neon \/ 2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Night Walk I, acrylic on canvas, 100\u00d750 cm, 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Blue Dream, acrylic on canvas, 100x 500 cm, 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Blue Triptich \u2013 Blue dream, Night Walk I, Night Walk II, 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Night Walk I, detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Night Walk II, detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Blue Dream, acrylic on canvas detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Paintings and drawings called \u201cPlanets\u201d express my feeling of connection between my personal micro cosmos and universal, timeless macro cosmos, the feeling of myself being a part of a bigger picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sky Pyramide II, 26,5 x16,5 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sky Pyramide, 26,5 x 16.5 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Planets Love Me, acrylic on canvas, 50\u00d7100 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Planets Love Me, acrylic on canvas, 50\u00d7100 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lines in Landscape I, 26,5\u00d716,5 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lines in Landscape II, 26,5\u00d716,5 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lines in Landscpe III, 26,5,x16,5 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lines in Landscape IV, 26,5 x16,5 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lines in Landscape V, 26,5\u00d716,5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lines in Landscape VI, 26,5 x 16,5 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ancient scripts and pictograms have some common features with pictorial \u201clanguages\u201d developed by contemporary communication technology which is used in smartphones, computers etc. I am examining visual qualities of this global non-verbal language based on recurrent universal symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cPictogram I and II\u201d \/ acrylic drawing on plywood \/ 26,5 x 16,5 cm \/ 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cPictogram III and IV\u201d \/ acrylic drawing on plywood \/ 26,5 x 16,5 cm \/ 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cPictogram \u2013 Triptych I\u201d \/ acrylic drawing on plywood \/ 26,5 x 16,5 cm \/ 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cPictogram \u2013 Triptych II\u201d \/ acrylic drawing on plywood \/ 26,5 x 16,5 cm \/ 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Working with texts, scripts and languages is a recurrent feature of my conceptual works from the mid 70s until today. They deal with questions of communication with one’s own self as well as with civilizations based on script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cRight \/ Wrong\u201d \/ plexiglas, acrylic \/ 30 x 30 x 3 cm \/ 1990\/2004<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cText. Kontext. Kontec\u201d \/ feltpen on transparent paper \/ 30 x 22 cm \/ 2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cScripts\u201d \/ feltpen on transparent paper \/ 30 x 22 cm \/ 2000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cShapes of Thinking\u201d \/ drawing on paper \/ 50\u00d770 cm \/ 2000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Self-portraits from my cycle of works called \u201cWho are you?\u201d deal with questions of personal identity and role of media and technology in contemporary society.
I have started working with xerox photocopies in mid 70s and am still experimenting with photocopies, often using my portraits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSelfportrait with the Hat\u201d \/ mixed media with photocopy \/ 50\u00d740 cm \/ 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cSelfportrait with Smoke\u201d \/ mixed media with photocopy \/ 40\u00d730 cm \/ 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cSelfportrait with Stars\u201d \/ mixed media with photocopy \/ 50\u00d760 cm \/ 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cSelfportrait with Text\u201d \/ xerox copy \/ 30 x 22 cm \/ 1976<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cSelf-portrait in yellow, green and white\u201d (triptych) \/ xerox copy, unique piece \/ 30 x 22 cm \/ 1976<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cSelf-portrait in yellow, green and white\u201d (triptych) \/ xerox copy, unique piece \/ 30 x 22 cm \/ 1976<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cSelf-portrait in yellow, green and white\u201d (triptych) \/ xerox copy, unique piece \/ 30 x 22 cm \/ 1976<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sculptures and installations from my \u201cHouses and Dreams\u201d project (presented in Venice \u2013 Palazzo Mora, 57 Bienalle Venezia, London, Dulwich College, Paris, Cite international des arts) deals with migrations and search for home. My houses express basic human need to have a home, which gives protection and sense of belonging. Drawings from \u201cHouses and Dreams\u201d […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-86","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/anita-kontrec.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/86","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/anita-kontrec.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/anita-kontrec.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anita-kontrec.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anita-kontrec.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=86"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/anita-kontrec.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/86\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":308,"href":"https:\/\/anita-kontrec.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/86\/revisions\/308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/anita-kontrec.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=86"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}