Jana Grgasović
Ceramicist
Zagreb, Croatia
An architecture of feelings and thoughts
- Jana's ceramic creations are supported by her background in architecture
- She exhibits her works in Croatia and internationally
- She was awarded at The Story of Dvorihtnik international exhibition in 2023
Jana Grgasović fell in love with ceramics as a child, while exploring various pottery techniques in her family's art studio. It was years later, after earning a master’s degree in architecture, that she embraced her passion for ceramics and committed to it. "Today, I combine my academic background with my love for clay to create ceramic sculptures that I think of as an architecture of feelings and thoughts," Jana says. In 2023, she won a prize at the international exhibition in Slovenia called The Story of Dvorihtnik for one of her sculptures. Jana is also a member of the Croatian Association of Artists of Applied Arts, Croatian Chamber of Architects, and of the Ceramics Artists and Pottery Makers Association in Slovenia.
INTERVIEW
Clay allows me to express myself freely and shape my imagination into lasting 3D forms. I love the direct connection between thought, hand and material. It is an intuitive process that brings my inner world to life.
I want my work to bring a smile, awaken curiosity and spark a sense of hope. My goal is to reach something raw and deeply human in each viewer – something tender, intuitive and emotional that connects us beyond words, through form and feeling.
Awards represent the acknowledgement of all the thought, energy and dedication I put into my work and affirm that what I do has broader meaning. They also motivate me to keep exploring and growing as an artist.
My exhibition, What Does a Ceramic Kiln Dream About, explores forms, styles and techniques in sculpture. By showcasing my work, I gained a clearer understanding of the world I am creating as a ceramicist. The kiln became a metaphor for endless possibilities.
