Artist of the day: Artist of the Day, February 1, 2023: Gregor Kregar, a New Zealander sculptor (#1767)

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Artist of the Day, February 1, 2023: Gregor Kregar, a New Zealander sculptor (#1767)

Gregor Kregar works with an extensive range of media, from stainless and cor-ten steel, glazed porcelain, and cast glass through to bronze and fiberglass. His skill in managing these varied materials is mirrored in his wide expanse of subject matter. Never to be limited, he exerts a vast imagination and energetic vivacity in his creations. He often uses displacement of recognisable subjects to surprise and delight his viewers, challenging preconceived notions of taste.

Grgor Kregar received his BFA from the Academy of Fine Arts, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia and his MFA from the University of Auckland's Elam School of Fine Arts in New Zealand. Kregar produces work in a variety of media such as ceramic, bronze, wood, video, and photography. His subjects are familiar and include television sets, bottles, and animals. By taking familiar things and presenting them in a new light, Kregar produces uncanny, ambiguous works that encourage viewers to take a fresh look at ordinary objects.

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