Dijana Engelmann is a multimedia artist whose oeuvre encompasses performative and participatory art forms, as well as the examination of social issues and personal experiences through a range of media. Her oeuvre encompasses both sculptural elements and performance-based practices, with a particular emphasis on the interplay between physical form and experiential engagement.
In her creative pursuits, Engelmann persistently concentrates on investigating and interpreting assorted social and interpersonal dynamics within the context of contemporary society, employing a range of techniques and media to convey her insights. These thematic explorations are evident in notable exhibitions such as ‘Unknown’ (2014) and ‘Forms’ (2023). Furthermore, she examines the dynamic nature inherent in artistic creation, exploring the fluidity and redefinition of boundaries between artist and audience with great delicacy. This aspect is exemplified in works such as ‘Game’ (2015), ‘Laboratory of the Flow of Consciousness’ (2016), ‘Forms’ (2023), and ‘Readapt’ (2023), which prompt reflection on the evolving nature of these boundaries and facilitate a nuanced discourse on the complex interrelationships between creator and audience. Engelmann’s incorporation of sculptural techniques into her performance-based oeuvre invites audiences to engage not only with the artwork itself, but also with the spatial and contextual dimensions of its presentation. Curator: Ana Zanko
Photo: D.Engelmann
Crucifix (feminist intervention), 2013.
2024
My current artistic practice explores the soil of the Minette region in Luxembourg, focusing on its historical, geological, and anthropological dimensions. Iron-rich clay with natural patina, sourced from the Haard area, is incorporated to create a fusion of metal and ceramics, mirroring the complex interplay of space, material, and local history. Emphasizing the use of regional and recycled materials, this approach fosters a dialogue between metal and ceramics, underscoring their intricate connection to local narratives. The objective is to promote sustainable practices in art-making, encouraging a more environmentally conscious approach to artistic creation.
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