BRANKA RADONIC
Painter, Sculptor, Designer
Trnsko 18E, 10020 Novi Zagreb, Croatia
branka.radonic(at)gmail.com | +385 95 88 34 554 | www.studio3divine.hr | www.artletshop.com
Branka Radonić (b. Zagreb, 1976) is a Croatian visual artist and designer whose work spans painting, sculpture, drawing, fiber art, and art installation. She is the co-founder of Studio 3Divine, a creative studio based in Zagreb. She has also built a notable career in film working as a set designer and set decorator / art department. (IMDB listed). She lives and works in Zagreb, Croatia (EU.) Branka graduated from the School of Fashion and Design, Zagreb, Department of Textile and Fashion Design.
She also studied at Thurrock Technical College in Grays, UK, and pursued classical art studies at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, Italy (Painting Department, under Prof. G. Giulietti). She is an active member of ULUPUH (The Association of Croatian Artists of Applied Arts) and HDFD (Croatian Association of Film Professionals).
Artist Statement
I explore the boundaries between textile, drawing, and sculpture, using twine and paint as my primary materials. By interweaving threads I shape forms that radiate spatial dynamism, layering, and tactile presence.
I am fascinated by the transformation of industrial materials into abstract compositions, and I use colour to further emphasize the textural vitality of my floating structures. My practice engages with both contemporary approaches and historical context. Twine, as line and knot, evokes the Andean khipu, ancient textile systems used for recording and structuring knowledge. Through this, textile becomes more than material: it conveys information while shaping space, continuing a tradition of artistic recording through material.
My work represents years of research and the development of my authentic techniques, offering fresh perspectives on contemporary fiber art.
Professional Experience
2009 – today — Co-founder and Art Director at Studio 3Divine d.o.o.
2003 – today — Set Design for Film (IMDB listed)
Lives and works in Zagreb
Education / Academic Background
2002 — Postgraduate study, Accademia di Belle Arti, Florence, (IT), Painting Department
(Prof. G. Giulietti)
1996–1999 — Studied at Faculty of Forestry, University of Zagreb
1995 — Graduated, School of Textile, Leather and Design, Zagreb, Textile and
Fashion Design Department
1991–1992 — Attended Thurrock Technical College, Grays, (UK)
Solo Exhibitions (selected)
2025 — Labirint Niti, Bar Botanicar, Zagreb (Music: DJ. Ludvig)
2024 — Khipu, Galerija ArtSada, Opatija
2018 — ‘Following the Movement of Water’, Watercolor Exhibition, Vladimir Nazor
Library, Zagreb
2014–2012 — Award Winning Street Art Project, International Street Festival Cest is
d’Best, Park Zrinjevac, Zagreb
2011 — Street Art Project, International Street Festival Cest is d’Best, Park Zrinjevac,
Zagreb
2010 — Street Art Installation Competition Award, Cest is d’Best, Zagreb
2007 — 4th Year of Ego Art Prize, Online Exhibition
2006 — Spatial Installations, Town Lodge of National Museum, Zadar; Zlati Ajngel
Gallery, Varazdin
2005 — Cultural Center of Cakovec (Music: B. Miljancic, M. Jagec, K. Lajtman – Jazbina,
Jazz Quartet Vulencek); Croatian Institute of Engineering, Zagreb; Gallery of Club INA,
Zagreb (Music: DJ. Ludvig); Early Works and Drawings, Augusta Cesarca Library,
Zagreb; Collages, Novi Zagreb Library, Zagreb
2004 — Collages, Travno Children’s Nursery, Zagreb
Selected Group Exhibitions
2016 — 19th International Miniature Exhibition, Galerija Plevnik Kronkowska, Celje
/ SLO; Vrsilnica novi dvori, Zapresic / HR
2015 — 18th International Miniature Exhibition, Gallery of Academy of Fine Arts,
Sarajevo / BIH; Vrsilnica novi dvori, Zapresic / HR
2014 — 17th International Miniature Exhibition, House of Djura Jaksic, Belgrade /
SRB; Art Salon, Cultural Center, Novi Sad / SRB; Vrsilnica novi dvori, Zapresic / HR
2013 — 16th International Miniature Exhibition, Vrsilnica novi dvori, Zapresic / HR
2011 — Annual Exhibition of ULS Members, Matija Skurjeni Museum
2009 — Valpovo, Museum of Valpovstina, Prandau-Normann Castle (Members of
KUD-INA)
2008 — The Mimara Museum, Zagreb, 4th Competition Exhibition of Passion Heritage
2007 — Group Exhibition, KUD INA, Djurdjevac; Kristofor Stankovic Gallery, Zagreb;
4th Year of Ego Art Prize, Online Exhibition, Inscriptions 2006 (B. Radonic / V. Cengic)
2006 — Carlsberg Croatia Administration Rooms, Koprivnica; Contemporary Art
Collection DAAK, Koprivnica; Fourth Drava Art Annale Koprivnica; 4th Zagorje Fine
Art Salon, Krapina
2005/2006 — Dubrovnik, Festival ‘Scents, Gold and Incense’
2005 — Third Competition Exhibition of Passion Heritage, Mimara Museum, Zagreb;
Third Drava Art Annale Koprivnica
Awards and Distinctions
2012. — First Award for Street Art Project, International Street Festival Cest is
d’Best
2005/2006 — Special Award for Most Creative Work, Dubrovnik, ‘Scents, Gold and
Incense’, First International Festival of Nativity Customs in Croatia
2005 — Second Prize, Tuborg, Koprivnica, Third Drava Art Annale 2005
Memberships
Member of ULUPUH (Croatian Association of Visual Artists)
Member of HDFD (Croatian Freelance Artists’ Association)
Contact
📩 Email: branka.radonic(at)gmail.com
Websites: www.studio3divine.hr | www.artletshop.com
Socials
📷 Instagram: @brankaradonic
f Facebook: /branka.radonic