III. mednarodni trienale keramike UNICUM 2015, Slovenija

Delo kaže na propad materializma, tako da upodobi dolarski bankovec, simbol vodilne svetovne ekonomije, poln razpok. Iz ozadja skozi razpoke preseva rdeča svetloba, s čimer je uporabljen preprost barvni simbolizem. Rdeča je barva krvi, za kapitalizmom se skriva veliko krvi (in solz, bi lahko dodali). Direkten in lahko razumljiv simbolizem in keramična slika v velikem merilu, ki je ustvarjena s sofisticiranim poznavanjem tehnik, pritegne gledalca in ga uspešno zapelje v svet družbeno kritične umetnosti.

The work of arts is representing the downfall of materialism by depicting one-dollar bill, a symbol of the world's leading economy, full of cracks. A simple color symbolism is used by the red light radiating through the cracks from the background. Red is the color of blood – there is a lot of blood (and tears, we may add) hiding behind the capitalism. Direct and easily understandable symbolism and ceramic image in large-scale, created with sophisticated knowledge of techniques, attract the viewer and successfully take him or her into the world of socio-critical art. 

Prikaz neznanih posameznikov, natisnjenih na krožnike, nas spomni na Warholov citat, da bo vsak od nas deležen pet minut slave. Krožniki so hkrati simboli konzumeristične družbe. Tudi slavo bomo, tako kot fast food, hitro pokonzumirali in bo izginila. Delo nam govori, da smo lahko vsi "in", a da se tega nihče ne bo spominjal.

The portrayal of unknown individuals printed on plates reminds us of Warhol's quote that in the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes. At the same time, the plates are a symbol of consumerist society. The fame will be, just like fast food, quickly consumed and gone. The work is telling us how everyone can be popular, but no one will remember it.

V tej instalaciji iz porcelana umetnik potuje v času. Spominja se lastnih čustev in dnevnih doživetij in jih deli z drugimi. Dnevnik s porcelanskimi ikonami poveže različne dneve in tako življenje postane velika zgodba, sestavljena iz efemernih drobcev. Ko gledalec opazuje to veliko zgodbo, v njej najde marsikaj iz svojega življenja.

In this porcelain installation, the artist is travelling in time. He is remembering his own feelings and everyday experiences and shares them with others. The diary with porcelain icons connects different days and life becomes one big story, composed of ephemeral pieces. When the viewer observes this big story, he or she finds various pieces from his or her own life.

Delo nam kaže jasno težnjo v smeri mednarodnega gibanja obnove umetnostne obrti. Umetnik nam z njim da sijajen primer uporabe različnih keramičnih tehnik in obdelave površine, ko najde ustrezno obliko, s katero razvije obliko posode za današnji dan.

The work shows a clear tendency in the direction of the international movement for the restoration of arts and crafts. The artist provides an excellent example of use of various ceramics techniques and treatment of surface, when he finds a suitable shape that helps him develop the shape of dishes for modern use.

Delo izstopa po estetski kakovosti, ki se odraža v jasni in inteligentni rabi tridimenzionalnih oblik, vaz – valjev, in barvni paleti mehkih pastelov ter temnih tonov. Ponavljanje sorodnih oblik nam pokaže serialnost produkcije, ki določa našo industrijsko družbo.

The work is standing out due to its aesthetic quality, which is expressed in clear and intelligent use of three-dimensional shapes, vases – cylinders, and color palette of soft pastels and dark shades. Repetition of related shapes points to the seriality of production, which defines our industrial society.