visual artist
Maja Šarenac (b. 1996, Valjevo, RS) is a Bosnia-Herzegovina artist currently based in Dubai, UAE. She graduated with a degree in Printmaking from the Academy of Fine Arts in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where she was honored as student of the generation in 2020.
Her work delves into identity issues, including identity crises, anxiety, and human values, using elements of Japanese culture. This approach offers a fresh perspective on existential questions and the role of art in personal and cultural understanding. By blending traditional motifs with contemporary practices, Sarenac provides insights into self-discovery and authenticity. Her innovative approach emphasizes the importance of honesty and personal growth, demonstrating how art can deepen the understanding of human experience and foster meaningful self-reflection.
Selected solo exhibitions:
2024
-- "In the Right Place" Cultural Center Banski Dvor, Banja Luka (BiH) Cur. Isidora Banjac
2021
-- "Body Language" National Library "Branko Radičević" Derventa (BiH)
2019
-- "Figurative Intuition of the Night" Udas Organization, Banja Luka (BiH)
Selected group exhibitions:
2023
-- "Artists for Their City" Cultural Center Gallery, Trebinje (BiH)
-- Charity Exhibition (Silent Auction), Marriott Hotel, Sarajevo (BiH)
2022
-- International Biennial of Graphics, Čačak (RS)
-- Performance Days, Vagon Gallery, Banja Luka (BiH)
2021
-- Art Work Action, UG Oblik at Collegium Artisticum, Sarajevo (BiH)
-- Collective Exhibition, Plus Gallery, Banja Luka (BiH)
2020
-- Eco-Colony Exhibition, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia
2019
-- "Embodiment", Art Club Prostor, Banja Luka (BiH)
-- Collective Exhibition, "Banja Luka Summer Scene" Banja Luka (BiH)
2017-2020
-- Annual Exhibition of Student Works, Academy of Fine Arts, Banja Luka (BiH)
Awards:
-- 2021 "Golden Badge" at the Honorary Academy, University of Banja Luka, awarded to the top student
-- 2018 Commendation for Excellence in Printmaking from the Academy of Fine Arts, University of Banja Luka
-- 2017 Award for Best Drawing from the Academy of Fine Arts, University of Banja Luka
Mail: majasarenac11@gmail.com
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