Vljudno vas vabimo na otvoritev razstave,
v ponedeljek, 23. julija 2007, ob 19. uri,
v Galeriji Kresija, Stritarjeva ulica 6, Ljubljana

We cordialy invite you to the opening of the exhibition on Monday, 23 July, 2007 at 7 PM at Kresija Gallery, Stritarjeva ulica 6, Ljubljana

23. julij - 11. avgust 2007 / 23 July - 11 August 2007

Galerija je odprta med 10. in 13. ter 17. - 22. uro, v soboto med 10. in 14. ter v nedeljo med 10. in 13. uro.

Opening hours: 10 am - 1 pm & 5 pm - 10 pm, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm, Sunday 10 am - 1 pm.

Magičnost slikarske pripovedi arhitektke in slikarke Marjete Cvetko

Bogato pripovedno slikarstvo Marjete Cvetko se v velikih formatih v tehniki tempere na papirju vse bolj oddaljuje od ilustrativnosti in postaja poleg te svoboden izraz slikarkinih, kakor v sanjah oziroma v domišliji vzniklih podob. V njih se oblikovalska dognanost in estetskost slik povezujeta v gledališke scene dramatičnih pravljičnih razsežnosti. Z nizanjem prizorov v več pasovih, s ploskovito obravnavo vsega upodobljenega, z ritmičnim menjavanjem statičnosti in dinamičnosti, s kontrastiranjem velikega in majhnega in z zgovorno belino stavb slikarka sugestivno posreduje svet, ujet v magičnost, ki jo še stopnjujejo skupine figur - lutk in krošnje dreves, prekrite z dekorativnimi cvetličnimi vzorci, kakršne najdemo na podobno oblikovanih krinolinah figur. Barvno intenzivna rdeča, modro-zelena in rjava ozadja, prekrita zdaj z dramatično učinkujočimi oblaki, zdaj posuta z zlatim in srebrnim prahom, so v slikah element “čiste”, bolj ali manj abstraktne likovne govorice. Poetičnost slikarkinih kompozicij se prepleta s pravljično grozljivostjo, ki jo še stopnjuje z drevesi, ki rastejo iz “gotskih” stavb, s plavajočimi ribami na nebu, z okronanimi “princesami” - polljudmi polživalmi, z zvermi, ki jih slikarkin čopič lahko spremeni v smešne in igrive, kakor povzete iz ljudske umetnosti glinenih in lectovih figuric. Pestra simbolna govorica Marjete Cvetko je preplet iz zgodovine poznanih in njej lastnih simbolov in znakov. S hkratno decentno rabo različnih slogovnih elementov dosega avtorsko prepoznaven, kompleksen sodoben likovni izraz, v enaki meri pripoveden in izrazen, simbolična govorica pa nudi vsakemu gledalcu možnost lastnega razumevanja, zato bogastva slikarkinih podob niti ne moremo komentirati. Najbolj osebno slogovno izhodišče doslej je Marjeta Cvetko odkrila prav ob poglabljanju v našo staro ljudsko literarno ustvarjalnost in ob njej združila svoje znanje s področja slikarstva, grafičnega oblikovanja in arhitekture. Ob tem je očitno, da ji “čista” likovnost ne zadostuje. Po slednjem sodi avtorica med tiste likovne ustvarjalce, o katerih je prof. Rudiger Stoye, uvodničar Annuala 2002 ob svetovni razstavi ilustracij v Bologni zapisal, da kot ilustratorji bogatijo slikarstvo in mu vračajo vsebinsko in emocionalno razsežnost.

Maruša Avguštin

The Magic in the Painted Narratives of Architect and Painter Marjeta Cvetko

The rich narrative painting of Marjeta Cvetko, with its large formats and tempera on paper technique, is increasingly shifting away from elaborate depictions, and is also becoming a free expression of the painter’s dreamlike and imaginative images. In them, the perfection of the design and the aesthetics of the paintings combine into theatrical scenes of dramatic fairytale dimensions. By stringing scenes together across several strips, through a flat rendition of everything represented, through the rhythmic exchange of the static and the dynamic, by contrasting the large and the small, and through the expressive whiteness of buildings, by suggestion the painter mediates a world caught in magic, further intensified by a group of figures – puppets and treetops covered in decorative flower patterns, which we find also on the similarly shaped crinolines the figures are wearing. The intense colours, red, blue-green and brown backgrounds, now covered with clouds causing a dramatic effect, then again strewn with gold and silver dust, are elements of the “pure”, more or less abstract, fine arts language of the paintings. The poetry of the painter’s compositions is intertwined with the fairytale eeriness that she further heightens with trees growing out of “gothic” buildings, fish swimming in the sky, crowned “princesses”, half-human half-animal, and beasts that the painter’s brush can transform into funny and playful creatures as if taken from the folk art of clay and gingerbread figurines. The diverse symbolic language of Marjeta Cvetko is a combination of symbols and signs that we know from history and of her own. With the simultaneous but unobtrusive use of various stylistic elements, she produces recognisable, complex contemporary images, equally narrative and expressive, while her symbolic language allows every viewer their own interpretation, which is why we cannot even comment upon the richness of the painter’s images. Marjeta Cvetko has discovered her most personal stylistic starting point so far, precisely in studying Slovenian folk literature, while combining her knowledge in the fields of painting, graphic design and architecture. This makes it obvious that “pure” fine art is not enough for her. In view of this, the painter is among those creators of fine art of whom Prof Rudiger Stoye, the editorial writer for Annual 2002, the catalogue accompanying the international illustrator’s exhibition in Bologna, wrote that, as illustrators, they enrich painting and return to it content and emotional dimension.

Maruša Avguštin

Equus, 2004, mešana tehnika, 70 x 100 cm
Equus, 2004, mixed technique, 70 x 100 cm

Straža, 2006, mešana tehnika, 70 x 100 cm
Guard, 2006, mixed technique, 70 x 100 cm

Noč, 2007, mešana tehnika, 70 x 100 cm
Night, 2007, mixed technique, 70 x 100 cm

Rojena 1953 v Ljubljani. Po klasični gimnaziji na Šubičevi, študira arhitekturo na FAGG (diploma leta 1978) in slikarstvo na ALU (diploma leta 1980), kjer opravi tudi grafično specialko. Ukvarjala se je s scenografijo in kostumografijo ter grafičnim oblikovanjem, ves čas pa tudi z ilustriranjem knjig in predvsem s slikarstvom.

She was born in 1953 in Ljubljana. After finishing the Šubičeva Classical Gymnasium, she studied architecture at the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (graduated in 1978) and painting at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design (graduated in 1980), where she also obtained her MA in Graphic Art. She worked as a set, costume and graphic designer, and also as book illustrator and above all painter.

Izbrane samostojne razstave / Selected solo exhibitions
Galerija Šivčeva hiša Radovljica / The Šivec House Art Gallery Radovljica, 1994
Galerija ARS Ljubljana / ARS Gallery, Ljubljana, 1995
Galerija Meduza II Piran / Meduza II Gallery, Piran, 1996
Knjižnica Srečko Kosovel Sežana / Srečko Kosovel Library, Sežana, 1996
Knjižnica Bežigrad Ljubljana / Bežigrad Public Library, Ljubljana, 1996
Galerija Šivčeva hiša Radovljica / The Šivec House Art Gallery Radovljica, 2004
Srečanja, Gimnazija J. Plečnik, Ljubljana / Meetings, Jože Plečnik High School, Ljubljana, 2007
Galerija Kresija, Ljubljana / Kresija Gallery, Ljubljana, 2007
Izbrane skupinske razstave / Selected group exhibitions
Majski salon / May Salon, 1992, 1993, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Bienale slovenske ilustracije / Slovenian Biennial of Illustration, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006
Mini prix Lucas / Mini prix Lucas, 1993, 1995
Ex tempore Piran / Ex tempore Piran, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Likovna kolonija Teber / Fine arts workshop Teber, 1996
Razstava knjižne ilustracije Desetletje 93-03 / Exhibition of book illustrations - Decade 93-03, 2003
Ex tempore Ptuj / Ex tempore Ptuj, 2003, 2004
Stalna zbirka ilustracij, Šivčeva hiša Radovljica / Permanent collection of illustrations, The Šivec House Art
Gallery Radovljica, 2003
Razstava ob 1000 letnici Bleda, IEDC / Exhibition Marking the 1000th Anniversary of Bled, IEDC, 2004
Slika brez besede / Painting without Words, 2006
Zlato pero, Beograd / The Golden Pen of Belgrade, 1984, 1985
BIB, Bratislava / Biennial of Illustrations, Bratislava, 1995
17. grafični bienale Brno / 17th Biennial of Graphic Design Brno, 1996
Mednarodni bienale Raciborz, Poljska / International Biennial Raciborz, Poland, 1996, 2000
Bienale Knjižneho umenia, Turčinska galerija, Martin, Slovaška / Bienale Knjižneho umenia, Turčinska
galerija, Martin, Slovakia, 1997, 1999, 2001

Naslov/address
Marjeta Cvetko
V Murglah 253, 1000 Ljubljana
tel: +386 (0)1 283 4511
gsm: +386 (0)51 203 970
e-mail: marjetacvetko1@yahoo.com

Organizacija razstave in izdaja zloženke /Organisation of the exhibition and publisher: Društvo likovnih umetnikov Ljubljana / Ljubljana Fine Artists Society;
zanj / On its behalf: Jožef Vrščaj; kustosinja razstave / Curator: Maruša Avguštin; prevod / Translation: U.T.A. prevajanje;
oblikovanje / Design: Dušan Muc; priprava in tisk / Prepress and print: Mat-Format; naklada / Print run: 350 izvodov / copies ;
Ljubljana, Slovenija, 2007

Razstavo je podprl Oddelek za kulturo in raziskovalno dejavnost Mestne občine Ljubljana
The exhibition has been sponsored by the City of Ljubljana