Vlatko Ceric

Artist Statement

My work belongs to computer generated abstract, mostly geometrical art. They are generated from the heart of computer, by computer programs that transform my ideas into images.

This kind of computer art is called algorithmic art since images are generated using algorithms, i.e. procedures coded in computer programs that describe how an image will look like and how it is to be generated. I also work with digital manipulation of photographs using algorithmic manipulation of pixels within a photograph, which often leads to intriguing results and transformation from figurative to abstract patterns.

I use computer as a powerful tool and a partner in the creative process. I also use mathematics in my algorithms, but I don’t use it to visualize mathematical objects but rather as a tool that enables me to develop an idea I have about the work I want to create.

All my works are titled, signed and numbered in a limited edition. I use only archival Hahnemühle paper and pigmented Epson ink.

Bio

Born in Zagreb, Croatia where his current residency is also. His background is in physics, but most of professional life involved in computer modeling. He is a Professor of computing at the University of Zagreb.

Experience in computer generated graphic art for over 30 years. He started exhibiting in 2005, and after that his works were exhibited at a number of international print and digital art exhibitions in Europe, America and Australia. His works are in several public collections in Europe and Australia.

He is a member of the Croatian Association of Artists.

Resume

SOLO EXHIBITIONS:

2008

Bernardo Bernardi Gallery, Zagreb, Croatia

2007

Lounge Bar Skola, Zagreb, Croatia

University of Zagreb Medical School Gallery, Zagreb, Croatia

2005

Canvas Gallery, Zagreb, Croatia

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

2008

Hun Gallery, New York City, Hun Gallery International 2008

Rhonda Schaller Studio, New York City, Coexistence of Silence and Dynamism

2007

Novosibirsk State Art Museum, Novosibirsk, Russia, aniGma 2007,
The 4th Novosibirsk International Festival – Digital technologies in contemporary art

Rhonda Schaller Studio, New York City, Crossroads

Lessendra Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria,
6th LESSENDRA World Art Print Annual (Mini Print)

Taller Galeria Fort, Cadaqués, Spain, 27th Mini Print International of Cadaqués

San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA. SIGGRAPH Art Gallery: Global Eyes

John Curtin Gallery, Curtin University, Perth, Australia,
ArCade V, the UK 5th International exhibition of Computer Generated Imagery

Novosibirsk State Art Museum, Novosibirsk, Russia,
Vth Novosibirsk International Biennial of contemporary graphic art

Agora Gallery, New York City, Pixel Perfect - the Digital Fine Art Exhibition

2006

Federation Gallery Vancouver, Canada,
Biennial International Miniature Print Exhibition BIMPE IV

Wanda Siemaszkowa Theatre Gallery, Rzeszów, Poland,
VII International Computer Art Biennale

Museu d’Art Contemporani d’Eivissa, Ibiza, Spain, XIX Biennal Ibizagrafic' 06

COLLECTIONS:

International Print Triennial Cracow collection, Cracow, Poland

International Computer Art Biennale collection, Rzeszów, Poland

Novosibirsk State Art Museum, Novosibirsk, Russia

Art collection of John Curtin Gallery, Perth, Australia

Reykjanes Art Museum, Reykjanesby, Iceland

ONLINE BASES ON ART SITES:

MOCANET - Museum of Computer Art network of sites

ArtBase - online archive of RHISOME.ORG

AWARDS:

2007

Second honourable mention, Museum of Computer Art (MOCA)
International online juried art competition “The Donnie 2007”

Prize of Excellence - Award of Distinction, Art Addiction Medial Museum
International online juried art competition ”medial 2. art biennial 2007”

WORKSHOPS:

2007

Rigo Gallery, Novigrad, Croatia, Internat. meeting of media artists Media-Scape

2006

Rigo Gallery, Novigrad, Croatia, Internat. meeting of media artists Media-Scape

TEXTS:

Legitimacy of Algorithmic Graphic Art (I), Grafika No. 7-8, 2005/06

Legitimacy of Algorithmic Graphic Art (II), GRAFIKA No. 10-11, 2006/07

Algorithmic Art: Technology, Mathematics and Art, Proceedings of the International conference “Information Technology Interfaces” ITI 2008, in press

INVITED LECTURES:

Academy of Applied Arts in Rijeka, University of Rijeka, Croatia

Multimedia center Kibla, Maribor, Slovenia

EDUCATION:

Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Zagreb, B.Sc. 1969

Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Zagreb, M.Sc. 1972

Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, Ph.D. 1985