TEOFANA ZARIC, Fine Artist and Iconographer
www.TeofanaFineArt.com
www.TeofanaOrthodoxIcons.com
Artist Statement:
The creative process itself, moment of expression, when my imagination is being translated into a physical artwork, is the most challenging part in the art process. My feelings are being transformed into lines, forms and colors. Sometimes I tell stories in my paintings and drawings, but even then I leave a lot untold, a lot to be searched for and felt by you.. Generally, my paintings are expressive, joyful and colorful, but they may also emerge quiet and refined. Some of my favorite mediums are acrylic, egg tempera and oil pastels.
BIO & Education:
TEOFANA ZARIC, Fine Artist and Iconographer, was born in the family of artists in Belgrade, Serbia, Europe.
Teofana graduated from the University of Arts in Belgrade, College of Visual Arts and Design, in 1996. She attended Mladenovic Iconography School in Belgrade Serbia and Prosopon School of Iconology with master Iconographer Dmitryi Andreyev in Portland, Oregon. She attended docent training at Mint Museum of Fine Art in Charlotte, NC. Teofana also has a background of Theater Costume Design. Today, she lives in Clearwater, Florida, US, with her husband and four children.
AWARDS:
2012 Honorable Mention at Artavita 2nd Art Contest
2008 Honorable Mention Award at MyArtContest.com Fall Portrait Contest
2007 Kennedy Publishing award art placement in "Best of America Mixed Media Artists and Artisans" book
2006 Honorable Mention at Mosaic Globe Creativity Competition
2005 Special Recognition Award at Spiritual VIII Exhibition, Lincoln, NE
2005 BEL ART PROJECT,Portugal - EXCELLENCE AWARD
2004 Award on First World Trienal of Serbian Drawing, Scottsdale, Arizona
2003 Third Place at Visual Fringe Art Show, OVAL Gallery, Orlando
2003 Honorable Mention, at Go Figure Art Show, OVAL Gallery, Orlando
1997 The Branko Sotra Award to the best student during the five years of study
1996 Belgrade Art University Award to the Best Graduating Student
1994 First Prize for Drawings at the 16th Exhibition of Drawings, Belgrade
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS:
New York City, Atlanta, Boston, San Francisco, Toronto, Quebec, Cairo (Egypt), Belgrade (Serbia), Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong...
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2014 - Art Show, Brighthouse Corporate Headquarters, St. Petersburg, Florida
2014 - All Together Now, Fine Arts Center, Dunedin, FL
2013 - Creatures Comforts, Holiday Show, Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg, Florida
2013 - Members Show, Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg, Florida
2012 - Shopapalooza 2012 Art Display, St. Petersburg, FL
2012 - Five by Five, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, FL
2010 - Human, Color, Music, International Art Exhibition, Athens, Greece
2010 - Accumulate 4x6, International Show, That Gallery, Hong Kong
2009 - Inaugural Exhibit, Art Raw Gallery, New York City, NY
2009 - Au Naturel, Clatsop Visual Art Center, Astoria, OR
2009 - World of Imagination, APW Gallery, New York City, NY
2008 - Fall Portrait Art Contest, Myartcontest.com
2007 - l'Internationale d'art miniature, Levis, Quebec, Canada
2007 - American Juried Art Salon, online exhibition
2006 - Mosaic Globe Creativity Competition
2005 - Spiritual VIII, Period Gallery, Lincoln, NE
2004 - Emerging Artists Group, online exhibition
2004 - First World Trienal of Serbian Drawing, WipArt Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona
2004 - The Human Form, Hart Witzen Gallery, Charlotte, NC
2004 - Art With Heart, Red Sky Gallery, Charlotte, NC
2003 - The Art of the Plate, Museum of Arts and Design, New York City
2003 - Visual Fringe, Oval Gallery, Orlando,FL
2003 - Go Figure, Oval Gallery, Orlando,FL
2003 - Prayerful Art, St. John Byzantine Church Gallery, Parma, Ohio
2003 - The Humors of Art, Orlando Museum of Art, First Thursdays
2003 - A Child's World, Orlando Museum of Art, First Thursdays
2002 - Urban Legends, Bucolic Dreams, The Art Center-, St. Petersburg , FL
2001 - October Show, Stara Kapetanija Gallery, Zemun, Belgrade
2001 - Landscapes, Beograd Gallery, Belgrade
1999 - Watercolors and drawings, Beograd Gallery, Belgrade
1999 - International Show, Colors of Dreams, Littman Gallery, Portland, OR
1998 - Belgrade Miniature Art Scene, Singidunum Gallery, Belgrade
1998 - International Art Contacts, Exhibition of paintings, Jefimia Gallery, Belgrade
1998 - International Exhibition of Paintings, Hamilton , Canada
1998 - International Exhibition of Icons and Paintings, Milton , Canada
1997 - Biennial of Drawings and Small Sculptures, C. Zuzoric Gallery, Belgrade
1997 - New Members of ULUS, ULUS Gallery, Belgrade
1996 Exhibition of Icons, MS Gallery, Belgrade
1995 The 8th Student Exhibition of drawings, Student Town Gallery, Belgrade
1994 The 16th Exhibition of drawings, Barutana Gallery, Belgrade
INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS
2003 Byzantine Impressions, Steinway Hall Art Gallery, Orlando, Florida
2002 Impressions, SP Gallery, Orlando, Florida
1996 Top Student Exhibition, Fine Arts Gallery, Belgrade
1996 Exhibition of paintings and drawings, Town Gallery, Belgrade
AFFILIATIONS:
International Society of Acrylic Painters, since 2014
Dunedin Fine Arts Center, since 2014
Morean Arts Center, since 2012
Pan Orthodox Iconographers Association of America, since 2008
The Artists Registry, ECVA, since 2008
Graphic Artists Guild, USA, since 2002
IAC (International Art Contacts), since 1998
ULUS (Artists Association of Serbia), since 1996
PUBLICATIONS:
2007 Artwork published in "Best of America Mixed Media Artists and Artisans" book by Kennedy Publishing
2007 Artwork published in "Vanguard" United Creators Portfolio, distinguished collection of global artistic talents, New York-London-Tokyo
SELECTED COMMISSIONS:
Ongoing- Various commissions for Private Collectors Worldwide
2009- Mural Icons for Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Columbia, SC
2008- Restoration of Byzantine style Frescoes at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Charlotte, North Carolina.
2008- Icons for St. Basil of Ostrog Serbian Orthodox Church, Greensboro, North Carolina
2007- Iconostasis Icons for Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Columbia, SC
2005 - Paintings and drawings for Arthur Rutenberg Homes ( Mirasol Model), Winermere, Florida - cooperation with Suvacarov Interiors.
2004 - Paintings for Trans Eastern Homes (Cypress model), Tampa, Florida - cooperation with Suvacarov Interiors.
2003 - Byzantine Style Paintings for Iconostasis of St.Petka Serbian Orthodox Church, Orlando, Florida
2000 - Icons for Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Portland, OR
www.TeofanaFineArt.com
www.TeofanaOrthodoxIcons.com
Artist Statement:
The creative process itself, moment of expression, when my imagination is being translated into a physical artwork, is the most challenging part in the art process. My feelings are being transformed into lines, forms and colors. Sometimes I tell stories in my paintings and drawings, but even then I leave a lot untold, a lot to be searched for and felt by you.. Generally, my paintings are expressive, joyful and colorful, but they may also emerge quiet and refined. Some of my favorite mediums are acrylic, egg tempera and oil pastels.
BIO & Education:
TEOFANA ZARIC, Fine Artist and Iconographer, was born in the family of artists in Belgrade, Serbia, Europe.
Teofana graduated from the University of Arts in Belgrade, College of Visual Arts and Design, in 1996. She attended Mladenovic Iconography School in Belgrade Serbia and Prosopon School of Iconology with master Iconographer Dmitryi Andreyev in Portland, Oregon. She attended docent training at Mint Museum of Fine Art in Charlotte, NC. Teofana also has a background of Theater Costume Design. Today, she lives in Clearwater, Florida, US, with her husband and four children.
AWARDS:
2012 Honorable Mention at Artavita 2nd Art Contest
2008 Honorable Mention Award at MyArtContest.com Fall Portrait Contest
2007 Kennedy Publishing award art placement in "Best of America Mixed Media Artists and Artisans" book
2006 Honorable Mention at Mosaic Globe Creativity Competition
2005 Special Recognition Award at Spiritual VIII Exhibition, Lincoln, NE
2005 BEL ART PROJECT,Portugal - EXCELLENCE AWARD
2004 Award on First World Trienal of Serbian Drawing, Scottsdale, Arizona
2003 Third Place at Visual Fringe Art Show, OVAL Gallery, Orlando
2003 Honorable Mention, at Go Figure Art Show, OVAL Gallery, Orlando
1997 The Branko Sotra Award to the best student during the five years of study
1996 Belgrade Art University Award to the Best Graduating Student
1994 First Prize for Drawings at the 16th Exhibition of Drawings, Belgrade
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS:
New York City, Atlanta, Boston, San Francisco, Toronto, Quebec, Cairo (Egypt), Belgrade (Serbia), Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong...
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2014 - Art Show, Brighthouse Corporate Headquarters, St. Petersburg, Florida
2014 - All Together Now, Fine Arts Center, Dunedin, FL
2013 - Creatures Comforts, Holiday Show, Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg, Florida
2013 - Members Show, Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg, Florida
2012 - Shopapalooza 2012 Art Display, St. Petersburg, FL
2012 - Five by Five, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, FL
2010 - Human, Color, Music, International Art Exhibition, Athens, Greece
2010 - Accumulate 4x6, International Show, That Gallery, Hong Kong
2009 - Inaugural Exhibit, Art Raw Gallery, New York City, NY
2009 - Au Naturel, Clatsop Visual Art Center, Astoria, OR
2009 - World of Imagination, APW Gallery, New York City, NY
2008 - Fall Portrait Art Contest, Myartcontest.com
2007 - l'Internationale d'art miniature, Levis, Quebec, Canada
2007 - American Juried Art Salon, online exhibition
2006 - Mosaic Globe Creativity Competition
2005 - Spiritual VIII, Period Gallery, Lincoln, NE
2004 - Emerging Artists Group, online exhibition
2004 - First World Trienal of Serbian Drawing, WipArt Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona
2004 - The Human Form, Hart Witzen Gallery, Charlotte, NC
2004 - Art With Heart, Red Sky Gallery, Charlotte, NC
2003 - The Art of the Plate, Museum of Arts and Design, New York City
2003 - Visual Fringe, Oval Gallery, Orlando,FL
2003 - Go Figure, Oval Gallery, Orlando,FL
2003 - Prayerful Art, St. John Byzantine Church Gallery, Parma, Ohio
2003 - The Humors of Art, Orlando Museum of Art, First Thursdays
2003 - A Child's World, Orlando Museum of Art, First Thursdays
2002 - Urban Legends, Bucolic Dreams, The Art Center-, St. Petersburg , FL
2001 - October Show, Stara Kapetanija Gallery, Zemun, Belgrade
2001 - Landscapes, Beograd Gallery, Belgrade
1999 - Watercolors and drawings, Beograd Gallery, Belgrade
1999 - International Show, Colors of Dreams, Littman Gallery, Portland, OR
1998 - Belgrade Miniature Art Scene, Singidunum Gallery, Belgrade
1998 - International Art Contacts, Exhibition of paintings, Jefimia Gallery, Belgrade
1998 - International Exhibition of Paintings, Hamilton , Canada
1998 - International Exhibition of Icons and Paintings, Milton , Canada
1997 - Biennial of Drawings and Small Sculptures, C. Zuzoric Gallery, Belgrade
1997 - New Members of ULUS, ULUS Gallery, Belgrade
1996 Exhibition of Icons, MS Gallery, Belgrade
1995 The 8th Student Exhibition of drawings, Student Town Gallery, Belgrade
1994 The 16th Exhibition of drawings, Barutana Gallery, Belgrade
INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS
2003 Byzantine Impressions, Steinway Hall Art Gallery, Orlando, Florida
2002 Impressions, SP Gallery, Orlando, Florida
1996 Top Student Exhibition, Fine Arts Gallery, Belgrade
1996 Exhibition of paintings and drawings, Town Gallery, Belgrade
AFFILIATIONS:
International Society of Acrylic Painters, since 2014
Dunedin Fine Arts Center, since 2014
Morean Arts Center, since 2012
Pan Orthodox Iconographers Association of America, since 2008
The Artists Registry, ECVA, since 2008
Graphic Artists Guild, USA, since 2002
IAC (International Art Contacts), since 1998
ULUS (Artists Association of Serbia), since 1996
PUBLICATIONS:
2007 Artwork published in "Best of America Mixed Media Artists and Artisans" book by Kennedy Publishing
2007 Artwork published in "Vanguard" United Creators Portfolio, distinguished collection of global artistic talents, New York-London-Tokyo
SELECTED COMMISSIONS:
Ongoing- Various commissions for Private Collectors Worldwide
2009- Mural Icons for Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Columbia, SC
2008- Restoration of Byzantine style Frescoes at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Charlotte, North Carolina.
2008- Icons for St. Basil of Ostrog Serbian Orthodox Church, Greensboro, North Carolina
2007- Iconostasis Icons for Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Columbia, SC
2005 - Paintings and drawings for Arthur Rutenberg Homes ( Mirasol Model), Winermere, Florida - cooperation with Suvacarov Interiors.
2004 - Paintings for Trans Eastern Homes (Cypress model), Tampa, Florida - cooperation with Suvacarov Interiors.
2003 - Byzantine Style Paintings for Iconostasis of St.Petka Serbian Orthodox Church, Orlando, Florida
2000 - Icons for Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Portland, OR
