Ana Zdravkovic is a visual artist from Belgrade, Serbia. Ana graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of the Arts in Belgrade, Serbia (2011), received a Master in Art Research and Creation (2013) and a PhD in Fine Arts (2022) from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Complutense University in Madrid, Spain. Her work involves mostly painting and drawing, as well as experiments with different materials. She is inspired by a variety of forms and textures encountered in nature and explores the complexity of relations between human, other living beings and the environment.
During her residency at UmArts Research Centre, she will explore forests through the lens of their biodiversity and intricate web of connections, where every organism plays a role in maintaining a cohesive whole. Zdravković´s focus will be on the often-overlooked micro-world of mosses, lichens, fungi, and other small-scale organisms.
By examining the interplay between these smaller forest components, Zdravkovic aims to extend her inquiry to the broader relationship between humans and forests—the mutual influence they exert on one another. Zdravković´s artistic work will centre on creating a collection of visual representations of the diverse organisms that compose Swedish forests, alongside human elements. Her goal is to construct a forest using everything but trees, emphasizing the unseen yet fundamental interconnections within nature. Through an installation made of these elements, Zdravković hope to offer a new perspective on what defines a forest.
As Zdravković artistic research is deeply rooted in the intersection of art and science, she will engage with scientific resources from various disciplines. Zdravković intend to explore concepts related to forests, their dynamic relationship with humans, and their potential role in addressing urgent ecological challenges. This residency will provide an opportunity to deepen her exploration of these themes, fostering new ways of thinking about nature, coexistence, and sustainability.
The residency will conclude with a final presentation in the form of an open studio, potentially accompanied by a creative workshop. More info to come soon.
Zdravković will work from the UmArts Research studio from 18 March to 13 April.
