Nevenka Spasic-Thater
One is not who one thinks or shows one is.
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Biography
Might be called an Outsider artist due to the lack of academic qualification in the Metier, as well as lack of the conditioning by art world trends.
Originating in what used to be Socialist Yugoslavia, nowadays Serbia. Studied Music and Political Sciences, have been working as a translator/interpreter, secretary, cook, and a bureaucrat. Have been living in Italy and England for a while, presently living in Germany and working in the field diametrically opposed to art. A hindrance that turned out to be a treasure trove of inspiration, as it had provided for the opportunity to get deeper insight into the current societal state of mind: of intolerance, decadence, insolence, ignorance, cruelty, greed, envy, stupidity, corruption ...
In the beginning, I was occupied by creating "Frames for the Ego", thus expressing the critique of the identification of the Self with the Ego; mocking the search of fulfilment outside oneself. One is not who one thinks or shows one is.
Initially, the mirror was used for the central part of each frame. This was abandoned, due to observer's misunderstanding of the concept. Also, photographing the pieces turned out to be very difficult. Now, the viewer can, after recognizing oneself, frame ones photo in it.
Since junk of all sorts enjoys my highest regard, and there's been a constant flood of interesting items, as well as of cardboard packaging, I took distance from my "Framework" and started painting on it.
My work is the frame for the many faces of the current societal state of mind: of intolerance, decadence, insolence, ignorance, cruelty, greed, envy, stupidity, corruption... The Works content determines its form and not the other way round.
It is not meant to be universally "beautiful" or easy to digest. It belongs in spaces where art is a tool for reflection, critique, and challenge—where the viewer is invited to question not just the form of the art but the larger cultural, political, and historical systems it represents. It's less about aesthetic value and more about provoking thought on the decay and absurdity of ideological systems in the contemporary world.
In my practice, I weave together found objects and noble materials to stage a dialogue on consumption, decay, and renewal. Cardboard panels become sacred architecture, wood transforms into weathered landscapes, and bone re‑emerges as primordial building blocks. Each piece speaks to the tension between discarding and preserving, between destruction and new beginnings. I invite the viewer to rediscover the ordinary, to uncover the hidden narratives within everyday relics, and to reflect on our role as both takers and caretakers of the world around us.
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Nationality:
SERBIA
- Date of birth : 1959
- Artistic domains:
- Groups: Contemporary Serbian Artists
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Presented by Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
(Art gallery, United States)Achievements
Prizes and Awards
2025
Laurel Award At Gallery 4 % - “5Th Anything &Amp; Everything Art Contest” - Wishing Table - Tischlein, Deck Dich! May
United States
2025
Gallery 4 % - 6Th Unreal &Amp; Non-Representational Art Contest, Second Place Award For “Trophy” , April
United States
2025
Gallery 4 % - 3Rd Still &Amp; Lifeless Art Contest, Distinction Award For: “Tischlein, Deck Dich”, “Dry”, “Sonmanto”, “Building Bricks”, “Cuculus Carnorus” And “Programs” Jan.
United States
2025
Light Space &Amp; Time Online Art Gallery, 14Th "All Women" Art Exhibition, Special Recognition Award, “Domus Supra Arenam 7:26”
United States
2024
Gallery 4 % - 2Nd Wips &Amp; Unfinished Art Contest, Laurel For “Unfinished” , November 2024
United States
2024
Teravarna’s "8Th Color" Competition, Finalist Award - “Colours”
United States
2024
Honourable Mention In The Light, Space &Amp; Time Online Gallery's Art Exhibition"2024 "Summer 5 For $10" “Revolutionary Wall Carpet”
United States
2024
Distinction Award At Gallery 4 % - 2Nd Unreal &Amp; Non-Representational Art Contest - January 2024 – “Tra-La-La”
United States
2024
Special Recognition For "?" In Light, Space, Time`s “All Women” Art Exhibition - January 2024 – 3 Dimensional Category
United States
2023
Distinction Award, Gallery 4 % - 1St Faces &Amp; Features Art Contest, October - “Almost A Self Portrait”
Ashburn,
United States
2023
Talent Prize Award In The "9Th Abstract" International Juried Art Competition, Teravarna - "Revolutionary Wall Carpet" - June - July 2023
Germany
2023
Honourable Mention In The Teravarna`s 5Th Still Life Art Competition For "Sonmanto" And "Cuculus Canorus", May
LA,
United States
2023
Special Recognition For "Kitchen Cabinet" In Light, Space, Time's “All Women” Art Exhibition 2023 – 3 Dimensional Category
United States
2022
Finalist Award In Art Show International Gallery's 5Th Portrait -
Almost a Self-Portrait,
United States
2022
Talent Prize Award Art Show International Gallery - 4Th Still Life International Juried Art Competition 09/10. 2022
Planetary Indigestion, Honourable Mention Award - Kitchen Cabinet, Dry, Sonmanto,
United States
2022
Talent Prize Award Art Show International Gallery - 65Th Abstract Juried Art Competition, July 2022 - Tra-La-La
United States
2022
Artroom Gallery's International Art Competition “Textures &Amp; Patterns” May 2022 - Merit Award For The One And Physicus
United States
2022
Talent Prize Award Art Show International Gallery - 5Th Abstract Juried Art Competition - April 2022 - Almost A Self Portrait
United States
Collective Expositions
2024
The Holy Art Gallery, London, Physical Exhibition, "Billy, Joey And The Others".
United Kingdom
2024
The Holy Art Gallery - Virtual Show “Essence”, Room Iii - September 22 - October 22.“?”?“ Life On Earth” , “Almost A Self-Portrait”, “Revolutionary Wall Carpet” ,“Billy, Joey And The Others”.
London,
United Kingdom
2023
1St Budapest Annual Art Exhibition – Art Bias, Teravarna And Golden Duck Gallery - "Life On Earth" - May 20Th - June 30Th 2023
Budapest,
Hungary
2023
Light, Space, Time`s “All Women” Art Exhibition 2023 – 3 Dimensional Category
Kitchen Cabinet,
United States
2022
Fusion Art's 5Th Annual Women Artists Art Exhibition,October 15, 2022 – January 14, 2023
Almost a Self-Portrait,
United States
2022
Art Room Gallery's 2022 "Faces" Art Competition
Almost a Self-Portrait and Blondie,
United States
2022
Las Laguna Art Gallery's "Artistic Independence (Abstract) 2022" October 06, 2022 - October 29, 2022
Billy, Joey and the Others,
United States
2022
Exhibizone - Grand Prize 2022 Group Exhibition -
Déjà vu,
Canada
2022
Gallerium's Plantarium 2022 Group Exhibition -
Sonmanto,
Canada
2022
Artist Space Gallery's Black &Amp; White Art Exhibition, August 2022 -
Trophy and Tra-la-la,
United States
2022
Artist Space Gallery's First Portrait Art Exhibition, July 2022
Almost a Self-Portrait,
United States
2022
Biafarin's Online Exhibition "Diversia", June 2022 - Dry
Canada
2022
Artist Space Gallery's "Group Art Exhibition", June 2022 - Life On Earth
United States
2022
Las Laguna Art Gallery's "Best Of The Best Exhibition" 2022 - Life On Earth
Germany
2022
Art Room Gallery's “Portrait” Art Exhibition, April 2022 - Almost A Self Portrait
United States
2022
Gallerium's Femina 2022 Group Exhibition - Almost A Self Portrait
Canada
2022
Fusion Art's 4Th Annual Women Artists International Online Juried Art Exhibition (November 15, 2021 – February 14, 2022) - Kitchen Cabinet
United States
2022
Light, Space, Time`s “All Women” Art Exhibition 2022 – 3 Dimensional Category
Special recognition for "Life on Earth",
United States
2021
Gallerium's Extinction - 2021 Save The Planet Group Exhibition - Life On Earth
Canada
2021
Biafarin Awards 2021 International Group Exhibition - Life On Earth
Canada
2021
In Exhibizone 5Th International Group Exhibition - Summer 2021 Online Group Exhibition - Kitchen Cabinet
Canada
2021
Art Room Gallery`s “Life On Earth” Art Exhibition (August 2021) - Dry
United States
2021
Las Laguna Art Gallery`s The Textures (05-28.08) 2021 Show - Trophy
United States
2021
Artroom Gallery's 2021 "Abstract" Art Exhibition - Honourable Mention For Belgrade Waterfront
United States
2021
Grey Cube Gallery's Second Black &Amp; White Online Art Show, March 2021 - Honourable Mention For "Cardboard Maiden"
Bosnia & Herzegovina
2021
Fusion Art's 5Th Annual Black &Amp; White Art Exhibition, February 2021, 4Th Place-3D For "Trophy”
United States
2021
Light, Space &Amp; Time Online Gallery's Art Exhibition “All Women” 2021 – 3D Category, 3Rd Place – “Trophy” And Special Recognition For "Programs"
United States
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Added Jun 1, 2025
Second Place Award for “Trophy”Gallery 4 % - 6th Unreal & Non-Representational Art Contest, April 2025
Added Jun 1, 2025
Almost a Self Portrait - Cover art Beyond Words Magazine’s inaugural edition in Spanish, April 25
Reviews and comments
I think it was totally underhand to enter a sculpture you won a Special Recognition for in 11th All Women Competition then re enter the exact same sculpture in this years 12 All Women competition and attain a Honoury Mention for it!
You have taken an award away from someone else who deserved it and it would be fair if you did not accept it .
The rules clearly state you cannot re enter the same piece again.
You must have known this
Thank you for implying that I had evil intentions. You probably know who sees evil in everything. I actually submitted several pieces (without noticing that one of them had already been shown earlier) - the fact that it had been chosen, albeit in different category, is only indirectly of my doing. So as you see, I am the wrong address for your complaint. The Gallery, I am sure, would be better choice. By the way, I like your Mermaids.
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