Today we’d like to introduce you to Hatidza Mulic.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
I was born in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnian war and genocide was the reason for my family’s migration into United States of America. My adolescence was formed by psychological and physiological trauma experienced throughout the war. I was nineteen years old when I arrived from Europe. As a first generation immigrant I have had a fair share of typical struggles, including learning the language. English was not my “strong suit”, so art became a way of communicating, processing and understanding a completely new world.
Please tell us about your art.
My artworks often address autobiographically consequential experiences that include: xenophobia, sarcasm, stereotype, sexism, and cynicism. I am an oil painter, traditionally trained, and it is my preferred media. However, I enjoy creating performances; performances are very direct almost jarring form of art. With oil paintings I am able to achieve an impact on the audience not only through the strength of an image, but also through technical skill. Performance art is a more provocative way to make an audience consider the desired subject matter.
What do you think about conditions for artists today? Has life become easier or harder for artists in recent years? What can cities like ours do to encourage and help art and artists thrive?
Being an artist is not easy, our society often does not consider that being an artist is a “real lob”. We still pay “real bills”. Materials are costly, creating art takes time, shipping is expensive and most of us teach or have a parallel career path just so we can support ourselves. In recent years it easier for artists to participate in exhibitions, become involved in community projects and even receive some recognition. However, it is harder to sell our art. More galleries are closing and art market is difficult to penetrate without gallery representation. The silver lining exists in the fact that the technology and excess to internet makes it fairly easier to establish a direct contact with potential clients/buyers.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
Interestingly enough, I recently obtained gallery representation by Amos Eno Gallery in Brooklyn, New York and my debut is in April, 2019. If anyone is interested in personal tour I am more than happy to meet in person and show them my art and studio in Athens. The quickest and easiest way to see my work is through my website: http://hatidzamulic.wixsite.com/hatidzamulic Any form of support would be amazing and is welcome!
Contact Info:
- Address: 140 Baxter DR APT H8
Athens GA 30606 - Website: http://hatidzamulic.wixsite.com/hatidzamulic
- Phone: (260) 413-1729
- Email: hatidzamulic@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hatidzamulic/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hatidza.mulic
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hatidza_Mulic
- Other: https://www.amoseno.org/hatidza-mulic
Image Credit:
Hatidza Mulic
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