Marija Nikolic
Born: 1989
Hometown: Velika Plana
Based in: Belgrade
Marija Nikolic is an emerging visual artist born in Serbia in 1989. After graduating from art school Tehnoart Beograd, jewelry department, in 2009 she entered the Faculty of Fine Arts in Belgrade, where she obtained a Master’s degree in Painting in 2015.
Upon completing the studies she participated in a number of group exhibitions, had five solo shows and took part in a few art colonies. Marija has been a member of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia since 2020. She currently lives and creates in Belgrade, Serbia.
Her current visual expression is deeply rooted in the aesthetic thought of abstract minimalism and postminimalism. She explores the possibilities of a framed and clear geometric form, creating artworks on paper and canvas. The starting point of her work, which revolves around the exploration of perfect proportions, values, shapes, and color harmony, is a minimalistic approach and reexamination of the form of painting.
Marija Nikolic In The Studio
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Describe your creative process.
I create artworks on paper and canvas by exploring the possibilities of a framed and clear geometric form. The starting point is a minimalistic approach and reexamination of the form of painting in an effort to reach aesthetic harmony. By focusing on a single point of light and by building the painting around it, I’m exploring the descriptive boundaries of a coloured surface.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Geometric minimal expression
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
In regards to my current work I could point out toward Klee and Rothko.
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
I believe that most important is to have enough material ready to finish a piece in peace.
Where do you go for inspiration?
Inspiration can come from anywhere, but it’s not required in order to start with my work. Sometimes a hint of inspiration might happen while I’m painting, and not before. My process is very systematic and does not depend on inspirative moments, but relies on ideas and visualizations.
Credentials
Education
Faculty of Fine Arts in Belgrade
Serbia, 2015
Faculty of Fine Arts in Belgrade
Serbia, 2013
Tehnoart Beograd
Serbia, 2008
Exhibitions
00:00
2021
Back to Black
2020
Horizons
2020
The Golden Ratio
2019
Money and Decay
2015
Education
Faculty of Fine Arts in Belgrade
Serbia, 2015
Faculty of Fine Arts in Belgrade
Serbia, 2013
Tehnoart Beograd
Serbia, 2008
Exhibitions
00:00
2021
Back to Black
2020
Horizons
2020
The Golden Ratio
2019
Money and Decay
2015