Marta Katavić: Shadows and Steel
Nunu Fine Art Taipei is delighted to announce, “Shadows and Steel”, an exhibition featuring the work of Croatian artist Marta Katavić (b. 2000). A rising star in the international art world, Katavić’s captivating semi-abstract paintings reveal an intricate exploration of her environment through the lens of psychoanalysis, with a particular focus on Jungian archetypes. The exhibition brings together both figurative oil paintings on canvas and abstract landscapes on stainless steel, creating a dialogue between figuration and abstraction.
“Shadows and Steel” offers a fresh perspective on contemporary realism that fuses it with abstraction to reflect our current societal archetypes. Through her work, Katavić invites viewers to explore the subconscious associations and emotions that resonate within each piece, inviting reflection on both the familiar and the unknown. In her innovative approach to materials, composition, and subject matter, Katavić’s work challenges the boundaries between abstraction and figuration prompting us to consider how our collective memory and evolving archetypes shape our personal experiences and identities.
ABOUT MARTA KATAVIĆ
Marta Katavić, born on December 26, 2000, in Križevci, Croatia, is a distinguished artist whose journey began early. In 2015, she published a children's picture book titled “Nebeska tvornica,“ marking the start of her creative endeavors. She commenced her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb in 2019 and earned her master’s degree in painting in 2024. During her academic years, Marta actively participated in group exhibitions across Croatia and internationally, showcasing her work in cities such as Belgrade (Serbia), Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina), and San Luis Potosí (Mexico). She also held several significant solo exhibitions, including at the City Museum of Križevci, Gallery Uža in Zagreb, T&AC Gallery in Bratislava (Slovakia), Lauba, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Zagreb.
Her talent was recognized with numerous accolades. In the academic years 2019/2020 and 2021/2022, she received commendations for her outstanding work. In 2023, Marta was awarded the Rector's Prize, the Audience Award at the Erste fragmenti 19 competition, and graduated with great honors (Magna cum laude) from her undergraduate studies. Upon completing her education in 2024, she received the ALU Academic Council Award as one of the most successful graduates of the year. The same year, her artistic achievements were further acknowledged when she received the Kontrapunkt Vladimir Dodig Trokut award and the Iva Vraneković – artist to artist award at the 37th Salon of Young Artists.
In addition to her artistic pursuits, Marta expanded her skills by completing a four-year program at the "School for Personal and Organizational Development" (ŠOOR) and the "Jungian Coaching School International" in 2024. She furthered her interest in the intersection of creativity and psychology by enrolling in "Expressive Art Therapy."