Painting Exhibition: Traces of the Soul

Mostar Spring 2025.

The exhibition Traces of the Soul of Anđelka Hrkać – a kind of calendar and reminder of everything that surrounds us

Traces of the Soul is the title of the exhibition by Anđelka Hrkać, which will be hosted by the Ivo Andrić Book Club in Mostar, as part of
of the rich art program of Mostar Spring 2025. The editor of the exhibition, which will open on Saturday,
May 31st, at 12 noon, it's Dragan Marijanović.
– For 30 years or more, I have been more or less regularly following the artistic work of Anđelka Hrkać, the self-effacing
An artist who doesn't think her painting is interesting to someone from whom she is dislocated.
To me, it is. Her painting is a kind of calendar and reminder for me, a unique recording,
almost daily artistic commentary on everything that surrounds her, from people and objects related to people, to
through the seasons and natural phenomena to the changes of the day, for example, when a row of trees is planted next to
Promenades are transformed under the influence of time, but primarily under the power of its impression and visual
a metamorphosis where her soul is the main arbiter in the selection of motifs... - says editor Marijanović
announcing an exhibition as part of Mostar Spring 2025 – XXVII Days of Matica Hrvatska Mostar.
The exhibition Traces of the Soul at the Ivo Andrić Book Club will be on view until June 15th.
ABOUT THE ARTIST…
Anđelka Hrkać is an amateur painter from Široki Brijeg. Her artistic expression is diverse, both in
motifs and the techniques in which he creates them. He most often paints in oil on canvas, acrylic, but
She is also characterized by the use of a combination of sand and oil on canvas, with the help of which she visualizes her
stories. By which she creates unique visual stories. Although she does not have a specific style, Anđelka with her creativity
finds inspiration in the emotions of life situations and the people around her. Her
The motifs often reflect her view of nature, people, and the wider spectrum of human emotions and experiences.
In addition to her art, Anđelka is also a hard worker at the Široki Brijeg Public Library, where
finds additional inspiration and support for his artistic work. With her actions, Anđelka has already achieved
significant mark on the art scene. With as many as 14 solo exhibitions and participation in more than 20 art
The colony is continuously expanding its artistic oeuvre and sharing its creativity with audiences across the region.