When art is not only about colours and shapes, but also of joie de vivre, encounters and genuine experiences – then there is a vision behind it.
Viennese artist Jasmin Dobrovsky – creative guide at our Art Retreat Liguria – talks about childhood memories, her path to art, sources of inspiration and what makes our Art Retreat in Liguria so special.
Jasmin, wie bist du zur Kunst gekommen?
Jasmin, how did you get into art? I loved painting from an early age and preferred spending time in stationery shops rather than toy shops. Later on, I was determined to do something creative, but I didn’t immediately have the confidence to become an artist. I worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for several years before taking the plunge into art.
Wie würdest du deine Kunst beschreiben?
I paint what I love and what touches me. My art is colorful and diverse – just like my life.
Was inspiriert dich beim Malen am meisten?
People! Whether I’m painting portraits or flowers – I’m often inspired through contact with others: conversations, interesting faces, new perspectives. So much happens when people come together.
Welche Künstler oder Kunstströmungen haben dich besonders beeinflusst?
Of course, I admire many painters. But other types of artists also influence and inspire me a lot. That’s why I also host a Podcast where I have conversations with fellow artists.
Was können die Teilnehmer von dem Kunst-Retreat mit Ihnen erwarten?
Joy of life! Because alongside all the technical knowledge – which I’m of course happy to share – it’s important to me that joy takes center stage in art. Creating something should feel good; tension and pressure aren’t helpful.
Wie sieht ein Tag bei einem Kunst-Retreat aus?
Each day will look completely different. In addition to a variety of activities, there will be diverse workshops on the program. From portrait painting on canvas to painting ceramics – there will be a lot to explore.
What’s the benefit of the multi-day Art Retreat compared to a one-day workshop?
Immerse yourself, unwind – for several days. This allows for an entirely different state of mind. Away from your usual surroundings and daily life, surrounded by inspiring impressions, you can create in a completely new way. Plus, as a coach, I can really get to know the participants – and they can get to know me – which is something there’s often too little time for in my “regular” studio workshops.
Why is taking a creative break so important in today’s world?
Heutzutage spielt sich so vieles digital ab. Wir sehnen uns nach echten Erlebnissen. Etwas mit den eigenen Händen zu erschaffen, stärkt den Geist und befreit ihn zugleich.
Was ist für Sie und die Teilnehmer des Kunst-Retreats das Besondere daran, wenn Kunst im Freien oder auf Reisen entsteht?
I’ve often had the experience of feeling deeply inspired on vacation and thinking: “As soon as I get home, I’ll paint this and that” – simply because I didn’t have the right materials with me at the time. The Art Retreat offers the opportunity to use the beautiful, inspiring surroundings right away to dive into creativity.
If the Art Retreat were a painting – what would it look like?
Colorful, yet harmonious! A picture you love to look at – one you’d want to dive right into.
Konzept
Jasmin Dobrovsky ist eine Künstlerin aus Wien. Sie malt, was sie liebt. Die Themen ihrer Bilder entspringen ihren Leidenschaften: Dazu gehören Blumen, Porträts, Bücher und Italien. Daraus ist bereits eine ganze Serie von Bildern entstanden, die von Italien inspiriert sind.
As part of her Art Podcast ‘Kunst-Podcasts: Ist das Kunst oder kann man das wegwerfen?’ (Is that art, or can we toss it?) Jasmin engages in inspiring conversations with other artists of all kinds.
Jasmin bietet in ihrem Atelier in Wien auch Kunstworkshops an. Nun verbindet sie diese mit ihrer Leidenschaft für Italien!
