zeljko ivankovic
Mediums Used
Zeljko Ivanovic is predominantly working with metal and stone but also enjoys experimenting with other materials. Subject matter is widely ranged from human figure and animals into various degrees of abstraction.
Zeljko Ivankovic`s Personal Statement
“I am a sculptor predominantly working in stone and metal but I also paint and draw when the need arises. When working with stone I tend to make figurative pieces, human or animal and I tend to let the stone lead the way. What I mean is I draw the inspiration from the particular lump of rock and in a sense release the image I can see within it. Working with metal is very different as I have a more deliberate and focused approach. Metal also lends itself well to making larger structures and allows me to develop more ambitious ideas for outdoor or garden sculptures.
As of 1st January 2006 I became a full time artist. For the most part of my career I have been working mostly to commissions as well as working steadily to complete a body of work that I can show. I also make large outdoor sculptures and smaller, indoor pieces.
I am known to almost everybody as Jericho because lots of people find my real name difficult to pronounce.
A lot of my work so far has been commissioned by small companies, galleries and individuals who saw work at exhibitions as well as from friends and family. Regardless of the relation, the nature of any commission is such that my creativity is influenced and galvanised by what others want ? making site specific and involved pieces influenced by surroundings and personalities. This interaction invariably produces exciting and innovative results through the use of unexpected or less familiar materials and methods. It gets me out of my ?comfort zone? and I learn new skills and techniques. Commissions can, for the same reason, be challenging but I also love the research, investigation and negotiations needed for a successful piece of work. It also makes me produce more substantial and ambitious pieces.
When it comes to working for ?myself? things seem to work very differently. My work is generally informed by what is around me in terms of material as well as my surroundings. I never seem to need to ?look for inspiration? and for a good number of pieces I simply waited for a piece of stone to tell me what it wants to be. It may sound a little strange but I find that this is the case particularly with carving. Once I see an object ? either a figure or animal ? within the form it is easy to carve around it to expose its surface. Some people are naturally more inclined to carving ? ?taking away? and I do love working that way but I also enjoy making objects ? by adding or ?putting on?- Two very different approaches to sculpture, both equally important and valid.”.
Sculptures by zeljko ivankovic
Credentials
Qualifications
Zeljko Ivankovic`s Education
MA in Fine Art, University of Chichester, 2019
First Class, Honours Degree in Fine Art, at De Montfort University, Leicester, 1997-2000
Art Foundation Course at De Montfort University, Leicester, 1997
A Level Art, Charles Keene College, Leicester 1996.,Zeljko Ivankovic`s Education
MA in Fine Art, University of Chichester, 2019
First Class, Honours Degree in Fine Art, at De Montfort University, Leicester, 1997-2000
Art Foundation Course at De Montfort University, Leicester, 1997
A Level Art, Charles Keene College, Leicester 1996.Exhibitions
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* Zeljko Ivankovic was born in Subotica (former Yugoslavia) in 1970 and started practicing art there at an early age but it was only after he emigrated to Britain and after completing his art degree that he became a professional artist. (BA Fine Art, First Class Honours Degree).
* He is an active member of Surrey Sculpture Society and has taken part in a group exhibition at RHS Wisley in 2006, 2008 and 2009, Savill Gardens in 2007 and 2008, Borde Hill Gardens in 2008 and 2009, Polesden Lacey in 2009, Harvey Gallery in Guildford in 2007, Losely Park in 2007 and Denbies Vineyard in 2007.
* He exhibited and sold work at the Vivartis Festival at King Edward?s School, Witley in 2008 and 2009
* He was a member, for two years, of 2 by 4 Artists group in Horsham and took part in 2 group exhibitions in 2005.
* He organised a venue and showed work, with two other artists, at the Artists and Makers Festival Open Houses and Studios in Horsham area in July 2006. Also, he had a solo exhibition at Roffey Park Institute in Horsham in 2008.
* Zeljko has shown work at the Great Art Fair in Alexandra Palace, London, Denbies Vineyard Bacchus Award Exhibition in January 2007, the Battersea Art Fair in 2007 and 2008, and The Landmark Arts Centre art fair in 2008 and 2009.
* He exhibited work at the Acorn Galleries in Billingshurst, West Sussex - one man show from 5th April to 25th April 2007 and Quaker Art Week in Dorking in 2008. He was represented by the Red Biddy Gallery in Shalford (Guildford) and Woodbridge Contemporary Art Gallery in Suffolk. He has had a solo exhibition of drawings, paintings and sculptures in June 2000, in Leicester and was exhibited at South Croxton Biennial Art Festival in Leicestershire 2001 and the London Affordable Art Fair in Autumn 2004.
Zeljko Ivankovic`s Cultural Influences from growing up in Former Yugoslavia and to some extent he is influenced by Mestrovic, Rodin, Gormley and Goldsworthy.
Zeljko Ivankovic`s Public works
"Apples" in Thorn Hill Business Park, Coolham, West Sussex
"Kiln" and "Daisies" at Little Wedlock Art Gallery, near Tenby, Pembrokshire.
