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PROFILE
• Undergraduate: School of Fine Arts, Split, Croatia.
• Postgraduate: University of Art & Design, Zagreb, Croatia.
• Seven years as assistant in the Dubrovnik studio of Milovan Stanic.
• Four years as assistant in the Zagreb studio of Zlatko Movrin.
• Two years as costume and set designer for Theater Jazavac, Zagreb, Croatia.
• Winner: Individual Artist 2000 (Painting), Arts Fund of Santa Barbara, Ca

ONE PERSON SHOWS
• D’Adamo/ Woltz Gallery, Seattle, Washington (2006)
• Denise Roberge Gallery, Palm Desert, California (2001, 2004, 2006)
• Patricia Carlisle Fine Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico (2002, 2004)
• Expressions In Fine Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico (2003)
• Maienza Wilson Design Gallery, Santa Barbara, California (2003)
• Marion Mayer Contemporary Art, Laguna Beach, California (2001)
• Montecito Gallery, Montecito, California (2000)
• Gallery Blu, Palm Desert, California (2000)
• Art Fund Gallery, Santa Barbara, California (2000)
• Niedermaier Gallery, Chicago, Illinois (1991)
• Zantman Art Galleries, Palm Desert, California (1989)
• Invitation From Museum of Split, Slit, Croatia (1987)
• Babin Kuk Gallery, Dubrovnik, Croatia (1986

 COLLECTORS
• KI Showroom, Los Angeles, Ca
• Napier Joseph McNamara LTD, New York, New York
• Ericsson of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
• PHR Environmental Research, Washington, D.C.
• John Tishman Architect, New York, New York
• Hajime Komuyo, ToyoHashi City, Japan
• Dr Laura Schlessinger, Radio Personality
• David Copperfield, Magician/Entertainer
• Ed Kowakczyk, Lead Vocals Band “Live”
• Dr Mark Bookspan, Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, Ca

ZIVANA GOJANOVIC

Figure III - 15 x 15 -2007


Blue Print 30 x 30


Birth of Self 60 x 60
 

Measure for Measure 40 x 40 - 2006

 

Works 2005-2007
 

 

STATEMENT:

As I reflect upon my journey as an artist, there are two points that stand out. First, was the moment that creating became as necessary as breathing. Second, was when I learned to peel back the layers of self, allowing creativity to flow freely. These are the cornerstones of my artistic foundation.
My inspiration comes equally from an introspective element and from passion. This same tension is reflected in our daily existence by the simplicity and complexity of being. In my work I strive to balance this tension. The human element and presence are vital to my paintings. I prefer strong forms reduced to symbols, vibrant color, and pronounced textures. I need to create beautiful paintings, not simply in terms of proportion, style, or elegance; rather in terms of energy, power, and a visceral connection