Ante Sardelic
May 2008
Cultural Parallels
Although Ante Sardeli was trained as a sculptor, he is certainly an artist of many trades: from painting to mosaics to printmaking he has mastered techniques in a variety of mediums and continues to explore and expand his talents. For almost five decades now, Sardeli has consistently presented us with works filled with energy, detail and a “Mediterraneanism” that only a native Croatian could truly illustrate. Cultural Parallels features a selection of Sardeli’s most recent drawings and paintings that exemplify his world-renowned style. This joint exhibition with the Embassy of Croatia highlights Sardeli?’s interest in demonstrating the interplay between his Croatian roots and ancient cultures of South America such as the Mayans and Incas. The promotion of global, cross cultural exchange is evident in his work which creates dialogue between unique sweeping organic forms and bold, vibrant colors.