B. Germany , 1975 - Present

Since childhood, Petra Lovrekovic has been fascinated with the interaction of different cultures, languages and most of all people. During her travels through Europe, she became aware of universal languages, mainly through pictorial road signs and icons that give directions and instructions that replace the need for words. Then there is body language and understanding the power of giving and receiving something so small as a smile. Through her travels in Europe these islet communications became the underpinnings of this series.

While travelings, something with limited supplies, Lovrekovic resorts to using found objects like old newspapers or sandwich bags for canvas. Mud, tape and organic materials make ominous marks on the surface to become a physical means of interacting with the environment she is placed in. 

Her technique is a reflection of the mantra that life is about giving and taking. Lovrekovic applies her materials and takes them away, much like everyone does in aspects of his or her own life. If you could imagine in a simple situation, like volumes in a converstaion, a discussion becoming an argument and back down again. Hard, carved lines interrupt the surface in this reactionary way, where distinct positives and negatives make up these cities and landscapes. Each piece of paper in this visual journal is an impression of a dialogue within a space.