My artistic practice explores the intersection of past techniques of realism and the contemporary style of self-expression. Through the use of thick oils, I create a dynamic interplay between energy and controlled chaos. By blending the traditional and the modern, my work seeks to challenge the boundaries of artistic expression and engage the viewer in a dialogue between the familiar and the innovative.
Through the manipulation of brushstrokes, texture, and colour, I aim to evoke emotional responses and invite contemplation.
Ultimately, my goal is to create visually compelling and thought-provoking artworks that resonate with the viewer on multiple levels.
As an artist, my work is deeply influenced by my personal journey as a Bosnian-born refugee who arrived in Australia at a young age. Throughout my life, I have always had a profound love for art and a passion for painting. Today, my artwork reflects the struggles of the past and the ability to adapt and grow as an individual in today’s society.
In my paintings, I often incorporate flowers as a symbolic representation of the human experience. Flowers have a universal appeal, and they serve as a powerful metaphor for the human capacity to connect and relate to one another. By using flowers as a central subject, I aim to create a visual language that resonates with every viewer.
The realism in my paintings reflects the past and the structure of hard work. It represents the journey I have taken to overcome challenges and build a new life. The flowers in my artwork, with their multiple layers, represent the ability to adapt and conform to any situation. They embody the resilience and strength that can be found within oneself.
The thick and bold brushstrokes in my paintings convey a sense of controlled chaos. The textured and vibrant paint adds depth and intensity to the artwork. It symbolises the urgency and the lack of time remaining, as there are always deadlines to meet and challenges to overcome.
Overall, my art aims to capture the essence of the human experience, showcasing the past struggles, the ability to adapt, and the constant growth that we all go through. Through my paintings, I hope to evoke emotions, spark connections, and inspire viewers to reflect on their own journey in today’s society.
2023-24
oil on linen
180 x 170 cm
GARDEN OF REFLECTIONS #13
PETALS OF TRANSFORMATION:
EMBRACING CHANGE AND GROWTH #14
2023-24
oil on linen
120 x 120 cm
PETALS OF TRANSFORMATION:
EMBRACING CHANGE AND GROWTH #4
2023-24
oil on linen 120 x 120 cm
2023-24
oil on linen
180 x 170 cm
GARDEN OF REFLECTIONS #4
2023-24
oil on linen
180 x 170 cm
GARDEN OF REFLECTIONS #12
PETALS OF TRANSFORMATION:
EMBRACING CHANGE AND GROWTH #5
2023-24
oil on linen
120 x 120 cm
PETALS OF TRANSFORMATION:
EMBRACING CHANGE AND GROWTH #8
2023-24
oil on linen
120 x 120 cm
2023-24
oil on linen
180 x 170 cm
GARDEN OF REFLECTIONS #7
2023-24
oil on linen
180 x 170 cm
GARDEN OF REFLECTIONS #8
PETALS OF TRANSFORMATION:
EMBRACING CHANGE AND GROWTH #9
2023-24
oil on linen
120 x 120 cm
PETALS OF TRANSFORMATION:
EMBRACING CHANGE AND GROWTH #3
2023-24
oil on linen
120 x 120 cm
2023-24
oil on linen
180 x 170 cm
GARDEN OF REFLECTIONS #2
2023-24
oil on linen
180 x 170 cm
GARDEN OF REFLECTIONS #10
2023-24
BUDS OF WISDOM #1 - 9 oil on linen 71 x 61 cm (each)
PETALS OF TRANSFORMATION:
EMBRACING CHANGE AND GROWTH #6
2023-24
oil on linen 120 x 120 cm
PETALS OF TRANSFORMATION:
EMBRACING CHANGE AND GROWTH #10
2023-24
oil on linen 120 x 120 cm
FLOURISHING DREAMS
2023-24
oil on linen
180 x 340 cm (overall)
PETALS OF TRANSFORMATION:
EMBRACING CHANGE AND GROWTH #11
2023-24
oil on linen
120 x 120 cm
PETALS OF TRANSFORMATION:
2023-24
oil on linen
120 x 120 cm
EMBRACING CHANGE AND GROWTH #72023-24
oil on linen
180 x 170 cm
GARDEN OF REFLECTIONS #9
2023-24
oil on linen
180 x 170 cm
GARDEN OF REFLECTIONS #1
PETALS OF TRANSFORMATION:
EMBRACING CHANGE AND GROWTH #2
2023-24
oil on linen
120 x 120 cm
PETALS OF TRANSFORMATION:
EMBRACING CHANGE AND GROWTH #12
2023-24
oil on linen 120 x 120 cm
2023-24
oil on linen
180 x 170 cm
GARDEN OF REFLECTIONS #6
2023-24
oil on linen
180 x 170 cm
GARDEN OF REFLECTIONS #5
BUDS OF WISDOM #10 - 19 2023-24
oil on linen 71 x 61 cm (each) 19
2023-24
oil on linen
180 x 170 cm
GARDEN OF REFLECTIONS #11
2023-24
oil on linen
180 x 170 cm
GARDEN OF REFLECTIONS #3
PETALS OF TRANSFORMATION:
EMBRACING CHANGE AND GROWTH #13
2023-24
oil on linen
120 x 120 cm
PETALS OF TRANSFORMATION:
EMBRACING CHANGE AND GROWTH #1
2023-24
oil on linen 120 x 120 cm
ALESANDRO LJUBICIC
1986 Born, Jajce - Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lives and works Sydney, Australia
EXHIBITIONS
2024 Garden of Reflections, Scott Livesey Galleries (offsite at Compendium Gallery)
2022 Giardino Dipinto, Scott Livesey Galleries (offsite at Compendium Gallery)
2021 Twenty One, Scott Livesey Galleries, Melbourne
2019 I Heart Paint, Bega Valley Regional Gallery
2019 Scott Livesey Galleries, Melbourne
2019 Galerie LeRoyer, Montreal, Canada
2018 Sydney Contemporary Art Fair, Michael Reid Sydney
2018 Michael Reid, Sydney
2017 Intrinsic Nature, Scott Livesey Galleries, Melbourne
2017 Australia Day Exhibition, Australian Embassy, Berlin
2017 Sydney Contemporary, Michael Reid Sydney
2017 Group Show, Galerie LeRoyer, Montreal, Canada
2016 ‘602’, art fair, Scott Livesey Galleries, Melbourne
2016 The Scent of Painting, Michael Reid Sydney
2016 Magnolia, Michael Reid Berlin
2015 Alesandro Ljubicic, Scott Livesey Galleries, Melbourne
2014 Solo Exhibition, Art2Muse Gallery, Sydney
2013 Group Show, Bradman Centre Art Gallery, Bowral
2013 Summer Group Show, Fellia Melas Gallery, Woollahra
2013 Group Show, Osborne+Grace Gallery, Gold Coast
2013 Summer Group Show, Art2Muse Galllery, Sydney
2012 Solo Show, Still Life, Fellia Melas Gallery
2012 Group Show, Osborne+Grace Gallery, Gold Coast
2012 Group Show, Art2Muse Gallery, Sydney
2011 Together in Harmony for 50 years - Linking Australian and Korean Arts Exhibition, Seoul
2011 The Korean Women’s Art Society in Sydney (KWASS), 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the Year of Friendship between Korea and Australia, featuring 106 Australian artists including, Ben Quilty and Sam Leach
2010 Spring Group Show - Fellia Melas Gallery (Woollahra Times Art Gallery)
2009 Summer Group Show - Woollahra Times Art Gallery
2009 Solo Exhibition - Woollahra Times Art Gallery
2009 Plate Show 09 - National Art School
2008 Summer Group Show - Woollahra Times Art Gallery
2008 Plate Show 08 - National Art School
2008 Winter Group Show - Woollahra Times Art Gallery
2008 Solo Exhibition - Xavier Art Space, St Vincent’s Hospital
2006 Drawing Week Group Exhibition National Art School Gallery, Sydney
2005 Mosman Youth Prize Exhibiting
2004 Hsc Intensive Studio
AWARDS
2016 Finalist - Art in the Hills
2014 Finalist - Mosman Art Prize, Mosman Art Gallery, Sydney
2013 Finalist - Agendo Exhibition for Young Emerging Artists
2012 Runner up Finalist - Rosnay Organic ‘Go for O’
2012 Selected as one of four Judges for the Waverley Art Prize
2012 Semi-Finalist - Doug Moran Portrait Prize
2011 Finalist - Agendo Exhibition for Young Emerging Artists
2010 Finalist - Doug Moran National Portrait Prize
2009 Finalist - Paddington Art Prize
2006 Drawing Prize Winner - Drawing Of Strickland House Vaucluse, Mosman Gallery Exhibition, Mosman Youth Prize
2005 The Clancy Prize Winner - ACU National Gallery, Sydney’s Catholic schools’ most prestigious Religious art exhibition
2003 Exhibition and First Prize Winner, ‘What’s It To You’, Youth Week
2002 Winner - Brendan Hartley Award
COLLECTIONS
Artbank Collection
