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        Zoran Luka

"Arabesque"

A key aspect of my current artistic engagement is my dedication to environmental awareness and the preservation of nature. Through my work, I aim to highlight the delicate balance between humanity and the natural world, encouraging thoughtful interaction with our surroundings.


My approach to art is an ongoing process to copy nature, and that is by adding and subtracting or disfiguring what already exists in it.

            BRONZE SCULPTURES


My bronze sculptures draw inspiration from natural forms, exploring evolutionary deviations and deformations. The idea is to capture the movement rather than the anatomy.

The whole process of the“lost wax” casting method for these sculptures is performed by myself.

In my perspective, the essence within art carries a more profound significance than simply visual representation—similarly to how the concept of light plays a crucial role in enabling visual art to come to life.


My creative philosophy is deeply rooted in the concept of merging nature with human expression. I employ traditional and digital tools to mimic, distort, or reinvent organic forms. My sculptures emphasize movement and emotion over anatomical precision, inviting viewers to engage with the dynamic interplay between concept and form. To me, art is a medium for exploring profound ideas, often intertwining scientific and social themes into my work. Creativity, for me, is about asking the right questions,I believe that art should be provocative, challenging its audience to think deeply, yet never at the expense of harming others.


"Pas de deux"


My currently available works can be seen at the Kirsten Kjærs Museum in Denmark or at my private address in Helsingborg-Sweden, by appointment via email: zoranlukafred@gmail.com



Distinctive figurativ bronze  sculpturesare inspired by the human form and its inherent potential for movement. With disproportionately elongated limbs and compact torsos, this sculptures convey dynamic motion and invite a fresh perspective. The focus is not on anatomical precision but on capturing movement itself. Flowing lines and abstract gestures lend the figures a light, expressive quality—where it is not the figure but the motion that is sculpted.


II MOVEMENT

"Adorable"

Born in 1968 in the Balkans, I grew up and studied in Belgrade. Since 1992, I have lived in Scandinavia, and since 2014, I have resided in Helsingborg, Sweden. I am an associate artist at Kirsten Kjærs Museum in North Jutland, Denmark.

My artistic journey began during my childhood summers in the Montenegrin mountains of Durmitor, where I assisted my uncle, a folkloristic wood artist. These formative experiences ignited my fascination with shapes, forms, and the use of tools, planting the seeds for my creative path.

After relocating to Denmark in 1992, I pursued formal art education at Ranum Art School from 1993 to 1996. My passionate temperament, boundless creativity, and deep connection with nature inspired me to settle in the tranquil countryside of Northwestern Jutland. Between the Limfjord and the North Sea, I discovered Kirsten Kjærs Museum,( www.kkmuseum.dk )where the vibrant and supportive environment helped me refine my artistic vision.

I specialize in sculpture, with bronze as my preferred medium, but my practice extends to 3D modeling, land art, and environmental art. From 1998 to 2000, I honed my bronze casting skills under the mentorship of sculptor Pál Lakatos in Kecskemét, Hungary. Building on this expertise, I established a foundry and metal art workshop at Kirsten Kjærs Museum. There, I continue to teach sculpture and bronze casting, conduct art workshops, and assist resident artists in bringing their visions to life.



Selected Exhibitions and Projects from 1992-2024

      

     ·"Digital dimensions" Helsingborg Konstförening

     · Made in Skåne, sculpture exhibition, Ödåkra

     · Helsingborg visionfonden project "Creative playground"

  • Karantänen, Helsingborgs Konstförening, Sweden
  • Dunkers Kulturhus, Helsingborg, Sweden (Compose to be Decomposed)
  • Fredriksdals Museer och Trädgårdar, Sweden (Compose to be Decomposed, environmental art project)
  • Art Öresund, Spritfabriken Ödåkra, Sweden
  • Juried Sculpture Garden, Peconic Landing, USA
  • Thisted Kommune, Denmark (Cultural Prize Commission, five sculptures)
  • Breknock Hall, Greenport, NY, USA
  • Kirsten Kjærs Museum, Denmark (Ovoid exhibition)
  • Gallery Sollong, Ängelholm, Sweden
  • Broomhill Sculpture Garden, England
  • Art Sites Gallery, Riverhead, NY, USA
  • Frederikshavn Kunstmuseum, Denmark
  • Vitskøl Kloster, Ranum, Denmark
  • Cill Rialaig Art Centre, Kerry, Ireland
  • Gallery S.Y.L.A, Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Gallery Modus, Place des Vosges, Paris, France
  • Gallery Rive Gauche, Namur, Belgium
  • Den Ny Kastet, Thisted, Denmark
  • Rainbow Art Studio, Sitges, Spain
  • Gallery Marissa Portuges, Madrid, Spain
  • Gallery Hella Maria Höfer, Puerto Banús, Spain
  • Feria del Arte, Madrid, Spain
  • Gallery Humlemagasinet, Odense, Denmark
  • Gallery Christensen, Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Gallery Rauland, Norway
  • Sculpture Project: Spor af Fortiden, Kirsten Kjærs Museum, Denmark
  • Gimsinghoved, Struer, Denmark
  • Gallery Inuit, Aalborg, Denmark
  • Art Colonies in Yugoslavia and Denmark
  • Limfjords Art Association, Denmark
  • Gallery Riskov, Aarhus, Denmark
  • Ranum Art School, Denmark
  • International Art Project, Plantagehuset, Thisted, Denmark