Goran Žigolić (watercolors)
Goran Zigolic, known as Ziggy, was born in 1966 in Djakovo, Croatia. Currently residing in Zagreb, he has been deeply immersed in the visual arts from a young age. Ziggy completed his education at the Painting Academy "Agora" in Zagreb, where he also collaborated with other professional painters on nudes and basic drawing techniques.
In recent years, Ziggy has focused on creating sculptures using recycled wood and old metal parts, often repurposed from ships. However, his primary passion lies in watercolor painting, with additional interests in drawing, charcoal, and pencil. He works on various types of paper, including 100% cotton and cellulose paper, which requires swift execution due to its quick-drying nature. Ziggy believes that the unpredictability of water in painting is a game of the artist's mind and technique, yielding remarkable results through practice and patience.
Ziggy is particularly concerned with capturing the human body, female nudes, horses, and cityscapes. He views inspiration as the product of dedicated work rather than waiting for it to appear. For him, inspiration often emerges from the unconscious blending of effort and time spent in his craft.
He adheres to the philosophy of "Nulla dies sine linea" (No day without a line), meaning he works daily. His ongoing questioning and dissatisfaction with his work contribute to a slow but steady progress. Ziggy believes that the development of personality, maturation, and life experience are crucial to the authenticity of his paintings, all achieved through hard work and passion.
Ziggy views painting as a means to perceive the world differently—honestly, personally, yet universally. He hopes that his art contributes to making the world a slightly better place by connecting people and highlighting the beauty within them. He has learned from some of the greatest watercolorists, including E. Seago, Winslow Homer, J.S. Sargent, H. Peckel, Z. Kauzlarić-Atač, A. Mateš, S. Raškaj, J. Zbukvic, and A. Castagnet.
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Exclusive selection at discounted prices • 2 artworks
View allFunny, cartoons,humor • 1 artwork
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Humoristic drawings and watercolors
Sculptures • 3 artworks
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Wooden and metal parts from everywhere, parts of old machines, fittings....whatever I find, I try to[...]
Wooden and metal parts from everywhere, parts of old machines, fittings....whatever I find, I try to use, insert into the ship...every ship is unique and one and only...parts connected with wooden sticks or screws...they are very robust and solid....like old fishing boats..
Nudes and ballerinas- watercolors and drawings • 56 artworks
View allpaysages urbains - CItyscapes • 51 artworks
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cities , architescture, mood....
Le paysages marin - seascapes • 33 artworks
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Mer, mer, mer ... et tout sour la meer - sea, and everything about it
Landscapes - paysages • 35 artworks
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paysages
Animalistic paintings • 53 artworks
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Horses, cats, dogs and other animals...
Celebrities and faces • 16 artworks
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non classé unclassified
Nature morte - Still life • 10 artworks
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nact , its a better name "still life", like "frozen" life in a moment ....not dead...definetely...
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Biography
Goran Zigolic, known as Ziggy, was born in 1966 in Djakovo, Croatia. Currently residing in Zagreb, he has been deeply immersed in the visual arts from a young age. Ziggy completed his education at the Painting Academy "Agora" in Zagreb, where he also collaborated with other professional painters on nudes and basic drawing techniques.
In recent years, Ziggy has focused on creating sculptures using recycled wood and old metal parts, often repurposed from ships. However, his primary passion lies in watercolor painting, with additional interests in drawing, charcoal, and pencil. He works on various types of paper, including 100% cotton and cellulose paper, which requires swift execution due to its quick-drying nature. Ziggy believes that the unpredictability of water in painting is a game of the artist's mind and technique, yielding remarkable results through practice and patience.
Ziggy is particularly concerned with capturing the human body, female nudes, horses, and cityscapes. He views inspiration as the product of dedicated work rather than waiting for it to appear. For him, inspiration often emerges from the unconscious blending of effort and time spent in his craft.
He adheres to the philosophy of "Nulla dies sine linea" (No day without a line), meaning he works daily. His ongoing questioning and dissatisfaction with his work contribute to a slow but steady progress. Ziggy believes that the development of personality, maturation, and life experience are crucial to the authenticity of his paintings, all achieved through hard work and passion.
Ziggy views painting as a means to perceive the world differently—honestly, personally, yet universally. He hopes that his art contributes to making the world a slightly better place by connecting people and highlighting the beauty within them. He has learned from some of the greatest watercolorists, including E. Seago, Winslow Homer, J.S. Sargent, H. Peckel, Z. Kauzlarić-Atač, A. Mateš, S. Raškaj, J. Zbukvic, and A. Castagnet.
- Nationality: CROATIA
- Date of birth : 1966
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- Groups: Croatian Contemporary Artists
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Education
1997 - 1999
AGORA Art Academy
Zagreb,
Grad Zagreb,
Croatia
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Prizes and Awards
Publications & Press
Solo Expositions
2020
Zagreb Cityscapes
Zagreb,
Grad Zagreb,
Croatia
2019
Europe Cityscapes
Zagreb,
Grad Zagreb,
Croatia
2018
Nudes
Zagreb,
Grad Zagreb,
Croatia
2016
Zagreb In Good Comapny
Zagreb,
Grad Zagreb,
Croatia
2016
Just An Ordinary Woman
Križevci,
Grad Zagreb,
Croatia
2015
Zagreb Watercoors
Zagreb,
Grad Zagreb,
Croatia
2014
Ships Sculptures
Zagreb,
Grad Zagreb,
Croatia
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Added Jul 1, 2023
Anually Exhibition by HDLU Zagreb
Trg Žrtava Fašizma, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Wednesday
12
July
2023
Saturday
12
August
2023
Annually exhibition of members of HDLU
Added Jan 7, 2018
press
Made in Croatia: Ziggy's Zeppelin
Dom & Dizajn magazine,Zagreb, Croatia
Released 22.09.2015. u 07:19
Info:
Ziggy's Zeppelin SHIPS
Autor:
Goran Žigolić
Kontakt:
gzigolic@xnet.hr
Reviews and comments
Beautiful watercolour paintings!
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Soltura y gracia en la pincelada. Luz, creación de atmósferas. Un gran acuarelista en la línea de los grandes acuarelistas a los que cita... Felicitaciones
Looseness and grace in the brushstroke. Light, creation of atmospheres. A great watercolorist in the line of the great watercolorists you mention... Congratulations
Thank you, Oleh...it's hard to have an opinion about your own work...so I'm glad when someone else comments, good or bad, doesn't matter....thanks...
Краса. Чудова робота. Таємниця, любов. Поклоніння
Refined and original artist , very water colorist talent +++++
Lieber Goran, ich bedanke mich herzlich, ein Werk von mir in Ihrer Kollektion zu sehen! Schöne Grüße aus München, Christian
No problem,,,thank you...
I don't know what to say, perfect lines, perfect watercolor contrast, perfect geometry and shapes, perfect perspective, perfect background... Big fan of your work Goran!!!
I don't know what to say, perfect lines, perfect watercolor contrast, perfect geometry and shapes, perfect perspective, perfect background... Big fan of your work Goran!!!
I cant see like this ...i am subjective.. it's hard to see things clear and be sure ..its a problem for painters, i think....it's so relative...but if you see anything , that's something for me...and thank you....
Thank you....three months to answer, OMG....but still, thank you...take care....
Merci beaucoup ..thank you,i agree, not bad,not bad....... ;-) Take care....
Thank you for adding my artwork to your collection. Olha Karavayeva
The watercolor intimidates me ... Interesting presentation by the artist. Congratulations.
Grazie per la condivisione dell’opera la città fantasma..un grande onore..ricambio con stima
Magnifique portrait de Freddie ! Félicitations cette aquarelle est très réussie !
Очень талантливая акварель!
Thank you very much for adding my artwork to your beautiful collection.
I wish you good luck and all the best.
Regards, Ivan
Thank you very much, Goran, for adding my works to your amazing gallery!
J'aime beaucoup cette oeuvre, que je trouve originale et lumineuse. Et j'admire votre travail.
Наслаждаюсь вашим мастерством!
Thank you, Elena, you got a beautiful name... I am very rarely satisfied with my watercolors, always i could do something differen. It's a neverending story, how and why.....its difficult to see them objectively ....i am trying to do my best...that s all i can do....many thanks...
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