Galerija FO.VI, 14. 11. 2026 – 15. 1. 2027
V Galeriji FO.VI se letos odvija poseben cikel razstav z naslovom Srečanja. Projekt ni zgolj pregled likovne produkcije, temveč poklon osebnim zgodbam, mentorskim vezem in prijateljstvom, ki so sooblikovala umetniške poti sodelujočih avtorjev.
Riccardo Costantini, Igor Molin, Jernej Forbici in Marika Vicari so se spoznali na Akademiji za likovno umetnost v Benetkah, kjer so študirali v ateljeju profesorja Carla Di Raca. Od študijskih let je minilo že več kot dvajset let, a umetniki ostajajo tesni prijatelji ter zavezniki tako v življenju kot v umetnosti.
Benečana Costantini in Molin, ki izhajata z otoka Burano, se že od študija posvečata figuraliki ter raziskovanju sodobnega človeka v urbanem okolju.
Costantini se v svojem ekspresivnem slikarstvu hitrih, gestualnih potez posveča predvsem dvema tematskima serijama. V prvi preko podob kopalcev ter poletnega kaosa na plažah Jesola in Lida neposredno nagovarja problematiko masovnega turizma (overtourism). V drugi seriji pa razgalja intimo lastne družine, sorodnikov in prijateljev ter njihov odziv na mestno vrvež rojstnih Benetk. Mir in tišino iščejo v umiku v gore, od koder izvirajo mnogi pronicljivi portreti umetniku bližnjih ljudi.
Molin na svojih platnih prav tako zajema prizore z ulic in trgov – prvotno beneških, kasneje pa tudi drugih mest. Na prvi pogled se zdi, da prav tako obravnava prenatrpanost mest, vendar podrobnejši pogled v natančno izpeljane detajle, naslikane v bogati, pastozni oljni tehniki, razkriva globlje vsebinsko jedro. Gre za poglabljanje v sodobno družbo in življenje novih generacij – za opazovanje množice, ki hiti skozi vsakdan, ne da bi se ustavila in življenju dala pomen, ki si ga zasluži.
Za razliko od stanovskih kolegov se Jernej Forbici in Marika Vicari že od začetka posvečata motivu krajine in odnosu do narave.
Vicari na lesene panele v subtilni kombinaciji svinčnika in akvarela nanaša podobe gozdov in dreves ter raziskuje tanko mejo med človekom, naravo in prostorom. Njena dela, prepoznavna po minimalističnem, meditativnem pristopu in premišljeni rabi praznine, upodabljajo osamljena drevesa in pokrajine, ki delujejo kot tihe priče časa, minljivosti in spomina.
Forbici pa v svojem slikarskem ustvarjanju kritično obravnava vprašanja ekologije, degradacije okolja ter kompleksnega, pogosto uničujočega odnosa med človekom in naravo. Njegova dela zaznamuje prepoznavna estetika, v kateri se klasično krajinsko slikarstvo s plastenjem barvnih slojev in tekstur prepleta s sodobno družbeno angažiranostjo in opominom na ekološko odgovornost.
Razstava v Galeriji FO.VI tako na enem mestu združuje štiri sorodne, a hkrati izrazito avtonomne likovne poetike. Predstavlja dragocen vpogled v več kot dvajsetletno ustvarjalno pot in dialog avtorjev, ki skozi figuro in krajino premišljujejo ključne izzive sodobnega časa.
This year, FO.VI Gallery is hosting a special series of exhibitions titled Encounters. The project is not merely a survey of artistic output, but a tribute to personal stories, mentorship bonds, and friendships that have helped shape the artistic journeys of the participating artists.
Riccardo Costantini, Igor Molin, Jernej Forbici, and Marika Vicari met at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, where they studied in the studio of Professor Carlo Di Raco. More than twenty years have passed since their student days, yet the artists remain close friends and allies in both life and art.
Venetians Costantini and Molin, who hail from the island of Burano, have dedicated themselves to figurative art and the exploration of the modern human in an urban environment ever since their studies.
In his expressive painting characterized by rapid, gestural strokes, Riccardo Costantini focuses primarily on two thematic series. In the first, through imagery of bathers and the summer chaos on the beaches of Jesolo and Lido, he directly addresses the issue of overtourism. In the second series, he lays bare the intimacy of his own family, relatives, and friends, along with their reaction to the urban bustle of their native Venice. They seek peace and quiet in retreats to the mountains, which yield many insightful portraits of those close to the artist.
On his canvases, Igor Molin likewise captures scenes from streets and squares—initially Venetian, and later from other cities as well. At first glance, he also appears to tackle urban overcrowding; however, a closer look at the meticulously executed details, painted in a rich, impasto oil technique, reveals a deeper thematic core. It is an exploration of contemporary society and the lives of new generations—an observation of the crowd rushing through daily life without stopping to give life the meaning it deserves.
In contrast to their colleagues, Jernej Forbici and Marika Vicari have focused from the very beginning on the motif of landscape and the relationship with nature.
On wooden panels, Marika Vicari applies images of forests and trees using a subtle combination of pencil and watercolor, exploring the thin boundary between humans, nature, and space. Recognizable for her minimalist, meditative approach and deliberate use of void space, her works depict solitary trees and landscapes that act as silent witnesses to time, impermanence, and memory.
In his painting practice, Jernej Forbici critically examines ecological issues, environmental degradation, and the complex, often destructive relationship between humanity and nature. His work is marked by a signature aesthetic in which classical landscape painting—layered with color tones and textures—intertwines with contemporary social engagement and a reminder of ecological responsibility.
The exhibition at FO.VI Gallery brings together four related, yet distinctly autonomous artistic poetics in one place. It offers a valuable insight into a more than twenty-year creative journey and dialogue among authors who, through figure and landscape, reflect on the key challenges of our time.