Oliver Pilić: Stoletje jaza

𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜́: 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐣𝐞 𝐣𝐚𝐳𝐚
5. 8.–3. 9. 2026
Galerija Kresija

📌𝐎𝐝𝐩𝐫𝐭𝐣𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐯𝐞: 𝐬𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐚, 𝟓. 𝐚𝐯𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐨𝐛 𝟏𝟗. 𝐮𝐫𝐢
🔹Vodstvo in predstavitev grafične tehnike lesoreza: ponedeljek, 10. avgust 2026, ob 17. uri

Samostojno predstavitev umetnika Oliverja Pilića v ljubljanski Galeriji Kresija zaznamuje vnovično reproduciranje lastne podobe; tokrat posega po avtoportretu, enem najbolj tradicionalnih in zgodovinsko relevantnih ikonografskih motivov. Izhodišče za premislek o digitalni estetiki, samopodobi in družbeni percepciji identitete predstavlja lasten selfi. Razstava vključuje desetino avtoportretov, ki v obliki prostorske postavitve vzpostavljajo večplastno, a popolnoma jasno časovnico fiktivnega in hkrati povsem formalističnega ter z naravo življenja povezanega razkroja. Avtor v skladu z lastno umetniško prakso posega po oblikovno-vsebinskem prepletanju in združevanju sodobnih digitalnih tehnologij ter tradicionalnih grafičnih tehnik, predvsem lesoreza. Polje tehnologije zaznamujejo digitalna fotografija in mobilne aplikacije za manipulacijo podob na pametnem telefonu, tradicionalne grafične tehnike pa določata akt fizičnega izrezovanja matrice in barvni odtis na papir. Podobno kot pri prejšnjih serijah je tudi tokrat v ospredju ideja o postopni transformaciji podobe, ki jo avtor doseže z načrtnim ponavljanjem in procesom postopne manipulacije.
𝘔𝘢𝘴̌𝘢 𝘡̌𝘦𝘬𝘴̌

𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜́ (Ljubljana, 1978) je diplomirani vizualni umetnik, ki deluje na področju sodobne grafike, predvsem lesoreza, risbe, instalacije in fotografije. Po študiju na Akademiji za likovno umetnost v Zagrebu in Akademiji za vizualne umetnosti (A.V.A.) v Ljubljani je svoje delo predstavil na številnih razstavah doma in v tujini ter prejel več pomembnih priznanj na področju grafike. Njegovo ustvarjanje je usmerjeno v raziskovanje vizualnih struktur, transformacijo podobe in eksperimentiranje z različnimi mediji sodobne umetnosti. Dela Oliverja Pilića so vključena v številne javne in zasebne zbirke.

Slika: Oliver Pilić, Študija za portret (detajl 1), 2026, lesorez
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𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜́: 𝐀 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟
5. 8.–3. 9. 2026
Kresija Gallery

📌𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟓 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟕 𝐩𝐦
🔹Guided tour and a demonstration of the woodcut printing technique: Monday, 10 August 2026, 5 pm

Oliver Pilić’s solo exhibition at the Kresija Gallery in Ljubljana delves into repeated reproduction of his own image, this time focusing on the self-portrait, one of the most traditional and historically significant iconographic motifs. In the series, the artist uses his selfie to reflect on digital aesthetics, self-image, and society’s perception of identity. The display features ten self-portraits, arranged in a spatial installation, that deliver a multi-layered yet unambiguous timeline of decay that is as formalistic as it is fictional, reflecting life’s nature. In keeping with his own artistic practice, the artist employs a fusion of form and content, combining modern digital technologies with traditional printmaking techniques, particularly woodcut. The technological realm encompasses digital photography and smartphone apps for image manipulation, while traditional printmaking techniques involve physically cutting the matrix and making a colour print on paper. As in his previous series, Pilić focuses on the idea of gradually transforming the image, achieving this through deliberate repetition and gradual manipulation.
𝘔𝘢𝘴̌𝘢 𝘡̌𝘦𝘬𝘴̌

𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜́ (1978, Ljubljana) is a visual artist who works in contemporary printmaking, primarily in woodcut, drawing, installation, and photography. After studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb and the Academy of Visual Arts (A.V.A.) in Ljubljana, he has showcased his work at numerous exhibitions both locally and internationally, and has received several notable awards in printmaking. His creative practice focuses on exploring visual structures, transforming images, and experimenting with various contemporary art media. Pilić’s works are included in numerous public and private collections.

Image: Oliver Pilić, Study for a Portrait (detail 1), 2026, woodcut