Student times in the historic center of Venice itself

Venice: A Study That Influenced My Artistic Work

Spending a year in the historic heart of Venice was one of the greatest and most creative challenges of my life. This unique space, surrounded by Gothic and Renaissance architecture, ancient canals and art at every turn, has forever influenced me. Venice has become not only a place of study for me, but also a source of endless inspiration, which is still reflected in my work today.

Studying at the Academy of Fine Arts

My journey began when I joined the Venice Academy of Fine Arts as part of the Erasmus program. I studied figurative sculpture, where we studied anatomy in detail, drew live models, and modeled sculptures in clay, which we later cast in plaster. I also discovered the fascinating world of working with wax, which opened up new possibilities for me to experiment with casting and materials.

Murano: Glass Art

Venice is not only a city of history, but also a place where art is constantly evolving. Alongside my studies, I worked in a famous glass studio on the island of Murano, home to the legendary Venetian glass. At the Berengo art studio, I had the opportunity to collaborate on prestigious projects for world-class artists such as Ai Weiwei and Tony Cragg. I participated in the creation of A Black Chandelier of Skeletons and Surveillance Cameras by Ai Weiwei, which was an incredible experience for me, showing me how powerful an artistic idea and its execution can be.

Venice Biennale: Encounter with Modern Art

Every other year, Venice is the center of contemporary art during the prestigious Venice Biennale (Biennale di Venezia). This event opened my eyes and showed me the extreme forms that art can take. Walking through the monumental Arsenale, where ships were once built and today the most modern art in the world is exhibited, was incredibly inspiring for me as an artist.

Art in every corner of Venice

Venice is not just about the big events, but about every detail that creates its unique atmosphere. My days were filled with morning walks along the canals, where the morning light painted the city in golden hues. I lived on Via Garibaldi, the widest street in Venice, where traditional markets were held twice a week. On every corner I was surprised by a tiny gallery where I could get lost for hours.

The magic of the Venetian atmosphere

What fascinated me most was how art in Venice intertwines with the city itself. Sunsets on San Marco, the reflection of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute on the surface of the lagoon, the mysterious silence at night, when the streets are lit only by lamps and the reflections of lights in the water – all of this keeps coming back to my mind and seeps into my own work.

Venice taught me to look at art differently – as something that can be part of everyday life, something that can be experienced in movement, in architecture, in the atmosphere of a place. This year gave me more than just knowledge – it gave me a new perspective on the world, which is still reflected in my painting work today.

One year in the heart of Venice itself left a lasting impression on me. It was an extraordinary experience that opened the door not only to the history of Venetian secrets, but also to the world of Italian art – from its historical roots to modern techniques of art glassmaking.