Grgur Akrap

Grgur Akrap was born in Zagreb in 1988, where he graduated in painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in 2013. Since 2013, he has presented his work in numerous exhibitions both in Croatia and abroad (Italy, Austria, Denmark,…). He has received many recognitions and awards for his work. He works as an assistant professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb.

In the new generation of Croatian contemporary artists who chose painting as their field of activity, Grgur Akrap and his art work undoubtedly with their value and quality of expression represent one of the most impressive and attractive phenomena of the recent art scene. His formal inspiration is found in Redon, Delacroix or Tizian, which he then combines with his own dreams or visions. The themes in his paintings with its symbolic meaning rest on various myths and legends. Mythological characters, wild beast as well as human figures are the main subjects on his expressive paintings. The colours play a huge role on his art images, he usually uses vivid and intense colours to capture mood and emotion. This young, but already highly accomplished artist has created a recognisable and authentic artistic signature. Thick coat of paint, intensive brush strokes, richness of colour, symbolic interpretation are some of the most recognisable elements on his impressive painting compositions.

Selected group exhibitions:
2020.Sport and Art, Croatian Association of Artists, Zagreb
2019. Visions of the City, Modern Gallery, Zagreb
Art Today , Zen Contemporary Art Gallery, Zagreb
The 5th Biennial of Painting, Croatian Association of Artists, Zagreb
HT-MSU, Museum of Contemporary Art, Zagreb
Erste fragmenti 15,Museum of Contemporary Art, Zagreb
2018. Encountering the nature, Buća Luković Gallery, Montenegro
Erste fragmenti 14, Kranjčar Gallery, Zagreb
Color Dialogues, Forum Gallery, Zagreb
2017. The v4thBiennial of Painting, Croatian Association of Artists, Zagreb
2016. The 51st ZagrebSalon,Croatian Association of Artists, Zagreb

2015. The 3thBiennial of Painting, Croatian Association of Artists, Zagreb
2014. 32nd Youth Salon , Croatian Association of Artists, Zagreb
2013. The 2nd, Biennial of Painting, Croatian Association of Artists, Zagreb
For Grga,Greta Galery, Zagreb
16th Miniatures, Artists Association, Zaprešić
Artexchange, Marisall Gallery, Rovinj
Passionic Heritage, Gallery Stanković, Zagreb
2012. Small formats, Marissal Gallery, Zagreb

Awards:
2019. Grand prix Erste fragmenata 15, Prize for the best young artists, Museum of Contemporary Art Zagreb
2017. PrizeIva Vraneković-Artist to Artrist,Croatian Association of Artists, Zagreb
2016.Awardof the Museum of Contemporary Art in Zagreb for the best young artist
2015. The Best Young Artist Award at the 3rd Biennial of Painting
2013.Special award from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb in 2013 for outstanding performance in his studies and the best Master’s Thesis.
2012. Competition award “ENERGIJA 2012”, Zagreb
2011. Work named Ecce homoselected as the best work at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb