A Few Words
About Me
Zdravko | Artist & Observer
Based in Belgrade, Zdravko (b. 1980) creates work that explores Conceptual Contemporary Art.
With a foundation in Old Byzantine icon painting (Šumatovačka, 2012/13) his current work focuses on the ‘Casual Art’ movement—finding the extraordinary within the mundane.
Exhibitions:
2013 | Final Exhibition, Šumatovačka Art Center, Vračar, Belgrade
- 1998 | Group Exhibition, Zavičajni muzej, Jagodina
From his first exhibition at the Jagodina Museum (1998), Zdravko has remained committed to one goal: capturing the atmospheric pulse of the ‘in-between’ moments by different artistic methods.
The Casual Art - Finding the Extraordinary in the In-Between
Art is a Daily Bread, Not a Luxury.
I believe art doesn’t belong solely in silent galleries or behind velvet ropes. It belongs on the kitchen table, near the unmade bed, and in the light of a Tuesday afternoon. We create for the living, not just the collecting.
The Beauty of the Mundane.
There is a profound philosophy in the “ordinary.” A chipped coffee mug, the way rain hits a window, or the specific blue of a 4:00 PM shadow—these are our muses. If it is part of a life well-lived, it is worthy of a canvas.
Honesty Over Perfection.
Whether it’s the raw texture of oil on paper or the unpredictable bleed of aquarel, we embrace the “casual” stroke. Perfection is static; movement is life. We leave room for the paint to breathe, reflecting the beautiful mess of human existence.
Mindfulness in Motion.
To paint is to pay attention. Our work is a commitment to staying awake to the world. We don’t chase the “grand masterpiece”; we capture the fleeting pulse of the present moment.
Connection Through the Canvas.
Casual Art is an invitation. It asks the viewer to slow down and recognize their own daily rituals as art. We aren’t just selling a picture; we are sharing a way of seeing.