'Contemporary mosaic is much more than art, it is a way of thinking, finding harmonic order of chaos, it is a poetic play of marble and glass.'
ALJAŽ VIDRAJZ, mozaik
'Contemporary mosaic is much more than art, it is a way of thinking, finding harmonic order of chaos, it is a poetic play of marble and glass.'
Evidence
contemporary 3D mosaic technique
marble, glass, smalti, pebble, gold
151 cm x 151cm
Fingerprint or inprint that we left behind? From the desert, where there was nothing, his passionate vision created skyscrapers that began to grow. Echoing his achievement using dimensional techniques, mosaic fragments (tesserae), rise up as towers to the sky, surrounded by the rough desert surface. Dynamic mosaic lines in black and white paths lead us into the desert itself. Looking from different angles, changing light and shadows play musically upon the three dimensions of Sheikh Zayed Fingerprint like the gliding shadows one experiences in his city throughout the day, constantly drawing new rhythms, patterns and relationships while creating a synthesis of time and space. Sheikh Zayed Fingerprint, mosaic artwork, was presented at exhibition Sheikh Zayed and Europe: A journey at the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Mausoleum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
contemporary 3D mosaic technique
marble, glass, smalti, pebble, gold
151 cm x 151cm
Fingerprint or inprint that we left behind? From the desert, where there was nothing, his passionate vision created skyscrapers that began to grow. Echoing his achievement using dimensional techniques, mosaic fragments (tesserae), rise up as towers to the sky, surrounded by the rough desert surface. Dynamic mosaic lines in black and white paths lead us into the desert itself. Looking from different angles, changing light and shadows play musically upon the three dimensions of Sheikh Zayed Fingerprint like the gliding shadows one experiences in his city throughout the day, constantly drawing new rhythms, patterns and relationships while creating a synthesis of time and space. Sheikh Zayed Fingerprint, mosaic artwork, was presented at exhibition Sheikh Zayed and Europe: A journey at the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Mausoleum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The Heart of the Desert
contemporary 3D mosaic technique
24k gold, marble, ceramic, smalti
100 cm x 240 cm
On a seemingly empty surface the special dynamics of life and spirit is born. Taking the time to observe it closely, we realize all the depths and reflections of an unknown landscape offering us an opportunity to discover its essence, history and energies beneath and beyond. The Heart of the Desert was created for the Saudi’s during the World’s Largest Artist Residency (2019), the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia, in concurrence with the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. Aljaž was honored to represent Slovenia in this group of 43 artists from 31 countries.
contemporary 3D mosaic technique
24k gold, marble, ceramic, smalti
100 cm x 240 cm
On a seemingly empty surface the special dynamics of life and spirit is born. Taking the time to observe it closely, we realize all the depths and reflections of an unknown landscape offering us an opportunity to discover its essence, history and energies beneath and beyond. The Heart of the Desert was created for the Saudi’s during the World’s Largest Artist Residency (2019), the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia, in concurrence with the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. Aljaž was honored to represent Slovenia in this group of 43 artists from 31 countries.
Takeoff
contemporary 3D mosaic technique
marble, glass, smalti, pebble, ceramic, eco glass, gold
composition of 200 pieces: 10 cm x 10 cm
Takeoff is composed of found objects - the remains of various types of marble, glass from the beach, hardened clumps of tar, metal, shingles of ceramics. All pieces lived a previous life and come together to sing a new song. Symbolizing humanity, the completed composition is 200 segments; all of the same voice they can stand as an individual object that functions singularly or in groups. They embody the concept that as individuals we can create a better world when we are participate in cooperative thinking. Artwork Takeoff invites us to place selected pieces in our homes where, everyday, it will be a reminder of our place in the world and our opportunity to push forward towards a kinder evolution. As this modular piece gradually loses segments, Artist Aljaž replaces with new unique creations. In this way the composition of Takeoff is gradually being organically transformed; yet its original message always remains as encouragement towards a better tomorrow.
Video of mosaic HERE.
contemporary 3D mosaic technique
marble, glass, smalti, pebble, ceramic, eco glass, gold
composition of 200 pieces: 10 cm x 10 cm
Takeoff is composed of found objects - the remains of various types of marble, glass from the beach, hardened clumps of tar, metal, shingles of ceramics. All pieces lived a previous life and come together to sing a new song. Symbolizing humanity, the completed composition is 200 segments; all of the same voice they can stand as an individual object that functions singularly or in groups. They embody the concept that as individuals we can create a better world when we are participate in cooperative thinking. Artwork Takeoff invites us to place selected pieces in our homes where, everyday, it will be a reminder of our place in the world and our opportunity to push forward towards a kinder evolution. As this modular piece gradually loses segments, Artist Aljaž replaces with new unique creations. In this way the composition of Takeoff is gradually being organically transformed; yet its original message always remains as encouragement towards a better tomorrow.
Video of mosaic HERE.
38
contemporary 3D mosaic technique
marmor, smalti, prodniki, keramika, eko steklo, zlato, prodniki
60 cm x 80 cm
The geometrically defined surface is convexly transformed from a simple plane and intervenes in space. Spatial elements draw shadow along the soft mosaic lines that surround them and descend into the depths. In this way, the mosaic intervenes in the dimension of time and space and in the dynamics of the play of light forms a new landscape, so that it lives together with the surroundings in which it is located.
contemporary 3D mosaic technique
marmor, smalti, prodniki, keramika, eko steklo, zlato, prodniki
60 cm x 80 cm
The geometrically defined surface is convexly transformed from a simple plane and intervenes in space. Spatial elements draw shadow along the soft mosaic lines that surround them and descend into the depths. In this way, the mosaic intervenes in the dimension of time and space and in the dynamics of the play of light forms a new landscape, so that it lives together with the surroundings in which it is located.
Zoom
contemporary direct mosaic technique
marble, smalti, ceramic, eco glass, pebbles
composition of 5 pieces: 22 cm x 36 cm
This imagery explores the dynamics of space and time in the urban landscape. The image of birds on electric wires, take up the entire representational form of the mosaic that gradually approaches the detail focusing on to the texture of the bird’s feathers. The unworked area around the mosaic creates contrast to the fullness of the mosaic surface creating dynamic balance in the composition.
contemporary direct mosaic technique
marble, smalti, ceramic, eco glass, pebbles
composition of 5 pieces: 22 cm x 36 cm
This imagery explores the dynamics of space and time in the urban landscape. The image of birds on electric wires, take up the entire representational form of the mosaic that gradually approaches the detail focusing on to the texture of the bird’s feathers. The unworked area around the mosaic creates contrast to the fullness of the mosaic surface creating dynamic balance in the composition.
Divided
contemporary direct mosaic technique
smalti, eko glass, pebbles, marble
45 cm x 68 cm
Divided, symbolizes the ending of one period before something new can begin. A crack opens the surface while an anthracite color playfully connects with dark gaps between bright vertical mosaic lines, filled with colors and textures. This early work begins the flirtation with three-dimensional structures, which later become a recognizable aspect of Aljaž’s personal artistic language.
contemporary direct mosaic technique
smalti, eko glass, pebbles, marble
45 cm x 68 cm
Divided, symbolizes the ending of one period before something new can begin. A crack opens the surface while an anthracite color playfully connects with dark gaps between bright vertical mosaic lines, filled with colors and textures. This early work begins the flirtation with three-dimensional structures, which later become a recognizable aspect of Aljaž’s personal artistic language.
Secrets from the Desert
contemporary mosaic 3D technique
crystal desert rose, marble, smalti, glass, eco glass, 24k gold, desert sand
4 pieces: 107 cm x 107 cm
In these artworks you can admire desert rose crystal, sand from the Liwa desert and locally collected materials, combined with traditional mosaic materials. Three-dimensional surfaces are flowing through the piece at different levels, building soft lines, symbolizing the rhythm of desert dunes and the ever changing textures drowned by desert wind. This artwork series was created during an ART HUB residency in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and was presented there during a solo exhibition.
For more information and purchase of artworks click HERE.
contemporary mosaic 3D technique
crystal desert rose, marble, smalti, glass, eco glass, 24k gold, desert sand
4 pieces: 107 cm x 107 cm
In these artworks you can admire desert rose crystal, sand from the Liwa desert and locally collected materials, combined with traditional mosaic materials. Three-dimensional surfaces are flowing through the piece at different levels, building soft lines, symbolizing the rhythm of desert dunes and the ever changing textures drowned by desert wind. This artwork series was created during an ART HUB residency in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and was presented there during a solo exhibition.
For more information and purchase of artworks click HERE.
Signs from the Desert
contemporary 3D mosaic technique
marble, smalti, glass, eco glass, 24k gold, desert sand
24 pieces total - 10 pieces: 10 cm x 10 cm and 14 pieces: 15 cm x 10 cm
The other worldly, atmospheric, golden desert of Liwa, in the United Arab Emirates, is the inspiration for 24 mosaic works. These three-dimensional works play with the light and shadows, constantly offering different sensitive evocations like those found in the desert sands of Liwa. This artwork was created during an ART HUB residency in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and was presented as an artistic response to the environment during a solo exhibition.
For more information and purchase of artworks click HERE.
contemporary 3D mosaic technique
marble, smalti, glass, eco glass, 24k gold, desert sand
24 pieces total - 10 pieces: 10 cm x 10 cm and 14 pieces: 15 cm x 10 cm
The other worldly, atmospheric, golden desert of Liwa, in the United Arab Emirates, is the inspiration for 24 mosaic works. These three-dimensional works play with the light and shadows, constantly offering different sensitive evocations like those found in the desert sands of Liwa. This artwork was created during an ART HUB residency in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and was presented as an artistic response to the environment during a solo exhibition.
For more information and purchase of artworks click HERE.
Shape
contemporary direct mosaic technique
smalti, buttons
3D object
Shape elevates from two dimensions into a space where it lives in its curviness. The geometry of the pattern is distorted by the surface waves and the artwork skillfully escapes all views from the observer. Over the course of the day, the colors and textures constantly change and the mosaic lives in its own unique space and time.
contemporary direct mosaic technique
smalti, buttons
3D object
Shape elevates from two dimensions into a space where it lives in its curviness. The geometry of the pattern is distorted by the surface waves and the artwork skillfully escapes all views from the observer. Over the course of the day, the colors and textures constantly change and the mosaic lives in its own unique space and time.
Twist
contemporary direct mosaic technique
marble, glass, smalti, white gold, eco glass, ceramic, pebbles, metal
diameter 180 cm
This very large piece holds court in a pleasant restaurant in the center of Ljubljana. Flooded in soft curves and textures, the interior design’s palette and design are informed by this pivotal mosaic work. The interweaving of color lines made by different materials develops its story. It all starts and ends in the very spiritual center of the mosaic work harboring the powerful crystal azurite, known to empower the soul’s desire, enhance creativity and inner wisdom. But, sometimes words are superfluous and we must let the tesserae speak to you itself.
contemporary direct mosaic technique
marble, glass, smalti, white gold, eco glass, ceramic, pebbles, metal
diameter 180 cm
This very large piece holds court in a pleasant restaurant in the center of Ljubljana. Flooded in soft curves and textures, the interior design’s palette and design are informed by this pivotal mosaic work. The interweaving of color lines made by different materials develops its story. It all starts and ends in the very spiritual center of the mosaic work harboring the powerful crystal azurite, known to empower the soul’s desire, enhance creativity and inner wisdom. But, sometimes words are superfluous and we must let the tesserae speak to you itself.
Carlina & Acaulis
contemporary 3D mosaic technique
marble, glass, smalti, ceramics
The mosaic, from the original Semetic and Greek inspirations, are perfected in ancient Rome; the shape of the amphora from the same time in Carlina and Acaulis are, together with this modern interpretation, contemporary art pieces. Natural materials with hand-cooked Venetian glass and ceramics blend into the living 3D structure. Mosaic fragments extending into space creates dynamic jazz textures, while bright and dark lines give energetic vibrations.
contemporary 3D mosaic technique
marble, glass, smalti, ceramics
The mosaic, from the original Semetic and Greek inspirations, are perfected in ancient Rome; the shape of the amphora from the same time in Carlina and Acaulis are, together with this modern interpretation, contemporary art pieces. Natural materials with hand-cooked Venetian glass and ceramics blend into the living 3D structure. Mosaic fragments extending into space creates dynamic jazz textures, while bright and dark lines give energetic vibrations.
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