Born: 1969
Hometown: Salzburg
Based in: Salzburg
In the age of frequent digital disruption, award winning visual artist Nae Zerka showcase in his work the promising possibilities of painting with technology. As a child of the 80s, Nae Zerka has a penchant for computerrelated activities, including electronic music and graphic design.
His artistic practice infuses visual elements borrowed from these disciplines with a painterly touch. Together with the use of contrasting colours and line work, they form new kaleidoscopic worlds made possible by the digital realm.
What inspires you?
Everything and nothing. By everything I mean everything that I take in as a human being in my existence. And with nothing I mean that I generally never approach a work thematically, but only follow my impulses. The release of these impulses happens through music.
Describe your creative process.
Since last year [2020] my work and also the approach have changed seriously. I broke away completely from the traditional materials of painting and began to paint purely digitally. Abstract digital painting, supplemented by fragments of cyberspace and forms of design. I also deliberately do without a drawing tablet with pen and instead uses the mouse to counteract the typical brush hand movements. I usually work on several works in parallel and sometimes combines them. Here, of course, the purely digital approach offers almost infinite possibilities.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Abstract, Digital, Painting
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Robert Rauschenberg, Thomas Ruff, Not Vital
2 Collections
2 Articles
Exhibitions
Art Number 23
2023
Museo della Cattedrale
2023
Times Square [Digital]
2023
The Holy Art
2022
Siilk Gallery
2022
CICA Museum
2022
Art Number 23
2022
Independent & Image Art Space
2022
The Flux Review
2021
CICA Museum
2021
Art Number 23
2021
Visionary Projects
2021
Art Number 23
2021
art3f Salon International D'Art Contemporain
2020
MADS #Milano
2020
Van Gogh Art Gallery
2020
Awards
Gold List - Top Contemporary Artist, Art Market Magazine
2021
Artist to Watch 2021, Art Connect, Germany
2020
Press
Al-Tiba9 Issue#13
2023
Hell Yes!
2022
Al-Tiba9
2021
Florence Contemporary Gallery
2021
Les Noveaux Riches
2021
The Flux Review
2021
Envision Arts Magazine
2021
Inside Artist Magazine
2021
Art Market Magazine
2021
Exhibitions
Art Number 23
2023
Museo della Cattedrale
2023
Times Square [Digital]
2023
The Holy Art
2022
Siilk Gallery
2022
CICA Museum
2022
Art Number 23
2022
Independent & Image Art Space
2022
The Flux Review
2021
CICA Museum
2021
Art Number 23
2021
Visionary Projects
2021
Art Number 23
2021
art3f Salon International D'Art Contemporain
2020
MADS #Milano
2020
Van Gogh Art Gallery
2020
Awards
Gold List - Top Contemporary Artist, Art Market Magazine
2021
Artist to Watch 2021, Art Connect, Germany
2020
Press
Al-Tiba9 Issue#13
2023
Hell Yes!
2022
Al-Tiba9
2021
Florence Contemporary Gallery
2021
Les Noveaux Riches
2021
The Flux Review
2021
Envision Arts Magazine
2021
Inside Artist Magazine
2021
Art Market Magazine
2021
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