Check out Bruno Zupan’s Artwork

Today we’d like to introduce you to Bruno Zupan.

Bruno, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.
Since I was 6 years old I wanted to be an artist. I always liked to make things with my hands. After completing my training at the Art Institute of Zagreb Croatia I decided to leave everything behind and defect from Communist Yugoslavia to become a painter in Paris. I came to Paris too late since by 1962 the main art movements were taking place in the United States. After enjoying a bohemian lifestyle in Paris with other artists from many nations I obtained a visa and went to New York in 1965. Within three years I had four museum exhibitions and was represented by several prestigious galleries. I continued to work in my personal style without outside influences. I was lucky to visit Mallorca in 1967 and began a multinational lifestyle that continues to this day. I spend about 6 months in the United States where most of my exhibitions take place, and the other six in Europe between Paris, Mallorca and Venice. My wife and I have restored several ancient village houses where I have one of my main studios. We are lucky that our daughter, also an artist, Natasha Zupan, lives next door. I take great inspiration from Venice which I consider the peak of artistic achievement.

We’d love to hear more about your art. What do you do you do and why and what do you hope others will take away from your work?
I do oil paintings, watercolors, serigraphs and lithographs. I realize that miracles occur rarely in life so I give importance to small details. Nature is disappearing in front of our eyes and I try to make people stop and look at what a beautiful world we live in. I want people to find rest and inspiration in my work. I work in a classic style, i.e. brush and canvas, with the finest materials I can find. I find great happiness in my work and I hope that comes through when people see my paintings.

The stereotype of a starving artist scares away many potentially talented artists from pursuing art – any advice or thoughts about how to deal with the financial concerns an aspiring artist might be concerned about?
I advise them to stay with it and believe in themselves. I think it is essential to have the work seen. Knock on doors of galleries and museums. Participate in group shows. Don’t hide from the public. Art exists in the eye of the beholder. It is very hard to find gallery representation in this chaotic contemporary world. Don’t let rejection get you down.

Do you have any events or exhibitions coming up? Where would one go to see more of your work? How can people support you and your artwork?
My work is always on display at the wonderful Galerie d’Orsay at 33 Newbury Street in Boston. I have had a one man show there every spring since 2001 and all are welcome to stop by and speak with the outstanding consultants associated with that gallery. My work is in the permanent collections of many museums around the country and my web site is quite complete. Please view www.brunozupan.com.

Contact Info:

• Address: Bruno Zupan
  1145 Lockwood Avenue
  Columbus, GA 31906
• Website: www.brunozupan.com
• Email: brunozupan@icloud.com
• Instagram: Bruno Zupan
• Facebook: Jane Zupan

Image Credit:
All are original artworks by Bruno Zupan

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