Igor Kotnik Art

Igor Kotnik (working under the signature Igor Kotnik Art, formerly known as PastelArt) is an established Slovenian contemporary artist based near Ljubljana. Educated in Fashion Design at the School of Design and Photography in Ljubljana, Kotnik brings over five decades of creative devotion, spatial intuition, and stylistic maturity to the canvas.

Between 2022 and 2025, Kotnik experienced an intense international breakthrough, showcasing his work across global art capitals including Paris (Carrousel du Louvre), Dubai (Andakulova Gallery), Berlin, Prague, Trieste, and numerous prominent regional exhibitions. His artwork has caught the attention of international collectors and is currently held in diverse private collections across Slovenia, Europe, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Artist Statement

My artistic practice moves fluidly between powerful abstract expressionism and stylized figurative compositions, deeply anchored in the tactile dialogue between form, material, and emotion. Working predominantly on large-scale canvases (ranging from 100x100cm to 100x140cm), I approach each piece as a balance between structure and spontaneity.

I construct my paintings using a rich, layered mixed media approach—combining acry...

Educated in Fashion Design at the School of Design and Photography in Ljubljana,

Solo Expositions
2024 Sales Exhibition At Pr Kopač Hotel Brezovica pri Ljubljani, Slovenia, Slovenia
1984 Solo Exhibition - M-Gallery Ljubljana, Slovenia, Slovenia
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Collective Expositions
2025 Nicoleta Gallery Berlin-Artboxy 1.11-30.11.2025 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
2025 Art Bar Grenada Gallery-Artboxy 01.11-30.11.2025 St.Georges/Grenada, Caribbean Islands, Grenada
2025 "Casa Del Arte Gallery" -Artboxy 01.11-30.11.2025 Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Spain
2025 Andakulova Gallery /Dubai /1.10-31.10.2025 Unit 18, P4 Level, Damac Park Towers, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 123696, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
2025 Paris Carrousel Loure/Paris/ 17.10-19.10.2025 99 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France, France, France
2025 Thomson Gallery/Zug/1.10-31.10.2025 Schmidgasse 4, 6300 Zug, Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland
2025 Grand Salvador Club Exhibition 3.4-17.04.2025 Space94/Extrance A2/Hall A2/BTC City Ljubljana Ameriška 13/1000 Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
2024 Art Expo Trieste 13-15.12.2024 Magazzino 42 Trieste,Magazzino 42, Italy, Italy
2024 Grand Exhibition Of Salvador Club Gallery Hall A Btc Ljubljana 2024 Slovenia Ljubljana, Slovenia, Slovenia
2023 Exhibition At The ...