About Josipa Saric

About three decades ago, I decided to become a painter. The Universe, however, had different plans, and it wasn't until 2002 that I began to act upon that decision. I enrolled at the Arts Academy, a few years later, where I earned a Master's degree in painting.

Things were looking good, and I was deep into my art. From 2013 my main focus shifted to supporting others in improving their artistic skills, which turned out to be another personal passion.

My own art is an exploration of the fine line between the abstract and the figurative and it often takes the form of an acrylic painting, though I experiment with a range of mediums and approaches.
For me, art is a means of personal expression, and my work often has a diary-like quality.

Want to know more about it? Check out my gallery.

EDUCATION
MA in Painting, Arts Academy University of Split
BA in Painting, Arts Academy University of Split
Small Enterprise Management, Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism, University of Split

SOLO SHOWS
2022.
"Floralia", Fraternity House Gallery, Grohote, Island of Šolta

2021.
"Thirteen views of the sea", Fraternity House Gallery, Grohote, Island of Šolta
"Thirteen views of the sea", Central City Library, Split

2012.
„Against the dark background“, Salon Galić, Split

2009.
„Premiere 18th“, Public Open University, Split

SELECTION OF GROUP SHOWS
2021.
"Wipe your tears away", humanitarian exhibition for victims of violence, University Gallery "Vasko Lipovac", Split

2014.
„Heart before appetite“, Salon Galić, Split

2012.
AboT – Artists' Books on Tour, MGLC - International Centre of Graphic Arts, Ljubljana, Slovenia
AboT – Artists' Books on Tour, UPM - Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, Czech Republic

2011.
AboT – Artists' Books on Tour, Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna, Austria

2010.
Exhibition of the 4th ex-Yugoslav Graphic Art Competition, SKC Gallery, Beograd, Republic of Serbia
2nd International Biennial of Mediterranean Painters and Sculptors, Milesi Palace, Split;
30th Youth Salon, HDLU - Croatian Association of Fine Artists, Zagreb;

2009.
4th International Biennial of Graphic Art - Splitgraphic, Old Town Hall, Split;
“Pluralism”, Milesi Palace, Split;

AWARDS
2010.
Recognition award, ABoT - Artists' Books on Tour - Artist Competition and Mobile Museum

2009.
Best young artist award, Splitgraphic biennial - International Biennial of Graphic Art

I held my first art workshop at the International Child Festival in 2007, and since then, I have had the privilege to work with people of all ages and walks of life.

After spending some time working at local schools, I started to organize group drawing and painting workshops in collaboration with different associations and galleries. Finally, in 2012, I began with individual coaching.

I share my knowledge with all who have the will to create, no matter the previous experience, so they can express themselves confidently through drawing and painting, or perhaps even walk that path professionally.

My focus is on working with adults, especially people that still carry that artistic spark, even if life had taken them in a different direction.

I prefer to devote myself to each of my students and their unique challenges, working with people individually or in small groups.
My art coaching is now also available online.

Interested in my tutelage? Take a peek at my coaching page.