Maja Poljak

Born and raised in Serbia (former Yugoslavia).

1998-2004 Art Academy/Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Arts Belgrade, Serbia
Acquired Degree: Master of Fine Art

Member of Serbian Fine Art Society ”ULUS” since 2006.
In the status of an independent artist since 2021.
Has many solo exhibitions, and participated in numerous group exhibitions in Serbia and abroad.
Exhibited as Solo Artist at the World Art Dubai 2017.
Jury member at 27th Mini Print Internacional De Cadaques, Spain, 2007.

STATEMENT:

Ever since the early 1990’s, my home country Yugoslavia had been experiencing a growing turmoil. The subsequent war years greatly influenced my work and my life. Supporting me, using my artistic painting skills honed after graduating from the ‘Fine Arts Academy’ in 2004 gaining a Major in Painting, proved more and more difficult. Moving overseas broadened my horizons and opportunities.
I first moved to Bahrain in the Middle East, during 2005, where I built my reputation and successfully sold many artworks to Bahraini and European clients. I subsequently moved to Abu Dhabi, UAE during 2006. The Middle East culture began to influence my painting during this period and since then I have developed through my painting, an expressive style, reflective of these many influences.
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EXHIBITIONS: (Solo & 2/3-Man)

"Drawings", Solo exhibition, Gallery of Library Dr.Dusan Radić, Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia, 2024.

“Drawings”,Solo exhibition, The National House Mihajlo Pupin, Idvor, Serbia, 2023.

Drawings / Paintings, “Desert Rose”, Solo exhibition, Cultural Centre Zrenjanin, Serbia, 2023.

Drawings / Paintings, “The Voice of Love” Solo exhibition, Gallery - Home of Culture Students' City, Belgrade, Serbia, 2023.

Drawings / Paintings, 2-Man Show, “Desert Rose“ / “Industry in creative art”, Home of Culture Dolovo, Serbia, 2023.

Drawings & paintings, Solo Exhibition, Gallery - Library of Pančevo city, Serbia, 2022.

Drawings/Paintings, My daughter and I,
Gallery "Pera Poljak" at Culture Center Starcevo, Serbia, 2022

Drawings, Solo Exhibition - Gallery Boem at Culture Center Starcevo, Serbia, 2022

Drawings and paintings, Solo Exhibition - Gallery at Culture Center Kovin, Serbia, 2021

Drawings, Solo Exhibition - Gallery at Culture Center Banatsko Novo Selo, Serbia, 2021

Drawings, Solo Exhibition - National Museum Pancevo, Serbia, 2021

Nature against war, Solo Exhibition - Art Couture Gallery, Dubai, UAE, 2018

Paintings, Solo Exhibition, World Art Dubai 2017, Dubai, UAE

Green Art Exhibition - Building Awareness...