Bernard Simunovic

Bernard Simunovic is a Croatian designer and artist, living and working in Germany and Croatia.

One of the most compelling aspects of Bernard's art lies in the delicate balance between complexity and simplicity.
Each piece is meticulously crafted to present a visually captivating composition that immediately draws the viewer's attention.
However, upon closer inspection, the intricate layers and details reveal a deeper complexity beneath the surface.

Bernard achieves this harmonious interplay by employing a combination of bold, vibrant colors, refined forms, and minimalistic lines.
The simplicity of the black or colored contour line serves as a unifying element throughout the body of work, guiding the viewer's gaze and infusing the pieces with a sense of cohesion. It acts as a visual thread that weaves through the artworks, connecting diverse subjects and narratives.

The deliberate use of minimalism in Bernard's works also allows for open interpretation and invites the viewer to actively engage with the art.
By stripping away extraneous details, Bernard encourages a focused examination of the core essence and concepts within each piece.
This deliberate simplification enables the viewer to delve deeper into the underlying emotions...

Bernard Šimunović (b. 1974) is a Croatian artist working between Croatia and Germany.

Education
1995–1999 Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Visual Communication and Painting (Diploma)
1990–1992 Academy of Fine Arts Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
(studies interrupted due to the war)

Fellowships
1996–1997 Aldegrever-Gesellschaft, Münster, Germany, Artist Residence
Zeichner Untertage Project
1996-1999 Stipendium Albertus Magnus Verein, Germany


Early Career / Professional Experience
1992 Assistant to Croatian artist Branimir Čilić,
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
(following his arrival in Germany)

Solo Exhibitions
2026 Tiha poezija – Silent Poetry, City Art Gallery Metković, Croatia
2022 Kantgaragen, STILWERK Berlin, Berlin, Germany
2020 Jockey Club, Hong Kong
2019 Kutleša Gallery, Goldau, Switzerland
2017 Pikto Gallery, Zagreb, Croatia
2012 Lebensfaden (Lifeline), Berswordt-Halle, Dortmund, Germany
2013 Bürgerhaus Essen, Essen, Germany
2011 Observation II, Blaues Haus, Dortmund, Germany
1999 Merkatorhalle, Duisburg, Germany
1997 Zeichner Untertage, Aldegrever-Gesellschaft, Münster, Germany
1996 Observations, St. Joseph Church, Bielefeld, Germany

Selected Group Exhibitions
2025 Otvara vrata, Galerija Uremović, Trogir, Croatia
2024 Singulart, Dorotheen Quartier, Stuttgart
2023 One Night in Paris, Home Collette, New York, USA
2022 In the Wake of Movement, Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, USA
2022 Life in Colors – Colorful, Powerful, Beautiful, f6 – the open factory, Vienna, Austria

2020 Paul Smith NO. 9 ALBEMARLE STREET - MAYFAIR - London, U.K.
2020 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA
2018 Artsy, New York, USA
2018 Art Acacia, San Francisco, USA
2016 Artwista Gallery, Berlin, Germany
2016 Carlos Reid Gallery, Florida, USA
2015 Kulturort Depot, Dortmund, Germany
2014 Westfalenhütte, Dortmund, Germany
2000 Zeichner Untertage, Z...