I am a multimedia artist who employs a variety of techniques, including performance, video, participatory art and sculptural elements, to examine social issues and personal experiences. My work is informed by a feminist perspective, with a particular focus on the intricate relationships between individuals and the various societal constructs that shape our lives, including gender identity, migration and sustainability. By employing materials, symbolic actions and body-centred experiences, I challenge the boundaries between the artist and the audience, underscoring the transformative potential of art. My practice encourages introspection and socially conscious action, with the aim of fostering dialogue on empathy, resilience and collective responsibility in the context of contemporary life.
Dijana Engelmann, 2024
Artworks such as ‘Game’ (2015), ‘Laboratory of the Flow of Consciousness’ (2016), ‘Forms’ (2023), and ‘Readapt’ (2023)explore the shifting boundaries between artist and audience, creating opportunities for reflection and dialogue on complex relationships. These works delve into identity’s multiple meanings and the transformative potential of art, balancing critique with empowerment. Engelmann’s interdisciplinary approach enriches contemporary art by fostering inclusive discussions where gender, social norms, and personal histories intersect and evolve.
Vita
Born in 1989, Split, Croatia
Living and working in Luxembourg
Education
2014 – 2016
University of Split, The Arts Academy in Split (UMAS), Split, Croatia
Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture
2013 – 2014
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Design, Aachen, Germany
Erasmus Student Exchange
2010 – 2013
University of Split, The Arts Academy in Split (UMAS), Split, Croatia
Bachelor of Sculpture
Solo Shows
09/2016
Laboratory of the flow of consciousness, Multimedia Cultural Centre (MKC), Split, Croatia
04/2015
“Game ..light is in our hands.”, Premijere 45, Loggia Gallery, Split, Croatia*
10/2014
‘Unknown‘, Fast Forward III, Museum of Fine Art, Split, Croatia*
Group Shows
11/2024
SALON du CAL, Tramsschapp, Luxembourg*
10/2024
Open Doors, Ateliers AAPL, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
10/2024
Alerte 4: ”sols et sous-sols”, Vewa, Dudelange, Luxembourg
07/2024
Exposition Empreinte, Atelier Empreinte, Luxembourg
06/2024
Salon LUT, City Museum, Trogir, Croatia*
11/2023
AAPL Goes Artweek, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
06/2023
Open Art, Castle of Larochette, Larochette, Luxembourg*
08/2021
Galerie asterisk* eine feministische Intervention, Germany
06/2020
”IndustriAll”, Metamedij, Labin, Croatia
11/2019
Galerie asterisk* eine feministische Intervention, Germany
08/2016
Vizura Aperta 16., Zlarin, Croatia
06/2016
Hercegovačka 65, Multimedia Cultural Center, Split, Croatia*
06/2015
Sculpture 2015, Multimedia Cultural Center, Split, Croatia
06/2015
Night of Performance, Perforations Festival, (MKC), Split, Croatia*
01/2014
Upcycling, Young Creations Awards, Frankfurt, Germany
01/2014
Sub-ART, Boot Messe Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
06/2013
XI. Memorial Ivo Kerdic Prize, Art Gallery Osijek, Osijek, Croatia*
* catalog
Workshops (selected)
2024-2025
Ceramic Workshop at Konschthal Esch, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
MASTERCLASS – CLAY/PORCELAIN CASTING, MAKE YOUR OWN CLAY
2022- now
Charg ́ee de cours at CEPA (Centre pour la Promotion des Arts), Luxembourg. Trimestrial courses and Sommerakademie (Edition 43, 42, 41) Topics: dessin de nu, portrait in clay, portrait in ceramics, portrait creation, clay modeling, sculptures in clay, ceramic design, new ceramic practices, plaster mold making, clay and porcelain casting, porcelain modeling, obtaining clay from soil, creating glazes
2024
Ceramic Workshop at EOES (European Olympiad of Experimental Science) at the Lyc ́ee de Garc ̧ons de Luxembourg, Luxembourg
2016
Vizura Aperta 16, Zlarin, Croatia
2016
Kasetarnica-FERATA, Sinj, Croatia
2015
FMFS, Mediteran Film Festival, Split, Croatia
Grants and Memberships
2024 – now
Statut de l’artiste professionnel ind ́ependant, Luxembourg
2023 – now
Board member at CEPA (Centre pour la promotion des arts) Luxembourg
HDLU (Croatian Association of Visual Artists), Croatia
DKollektiv, Dudelange, Luxembourg
2020 – now
AAPL (Association des Artistes Plasticiens du Luxembourg), Luxembourg
2017 – 2019
BBK Ulm (Bundesverband Bildender Ku ̈nstlerinnen und Ku ̈nstler), Germany
Articles (selected)
2024 land.lu
2023 Wort.lu
2020 HDLU
2015 Premijere 45
2015 Process
2015 Konflikt
2014 kulturpunkt.hr
2014 FAST FORWARD: VOLUME III