B. 1987.
Contemporary figurative artist creating three-dimensional paintings with her own technique using paper-mache, canvas and oil paint.
In her works, the author focuses on various aspects of human existence and all issues related to it. She's been exploring different kinds of environment to gain introspection into man's life.
The most important exhibitions are:
XIV Art Biennial in Florence, International Contemporary Art Fair in Monaco, 8th edition of RAW (Rome Art Week) at the Palazzo della Cancelleria Vaticana, 59th Venice Art Biennial - Musa Pavilon, Warsaw Art Fair, Sculpture Biennial LABO, the exhibition at the Venanzo Crocetti museum in Rome and the Van Gogh gallery in Madrid, and many others.
Gaya Lastovjak is an award-winning artist. In 2022, she received 1st place twice, first in the Art Show International competition and later in the American Art Awards competition. In 2023, the highest distinction was the "Artist of the Month" award of the Camelback gallery and being among the eight awarded artists in the 14th edition of the Itsliquid International competition. In 2024, among other awards, she received second place in the Light Space & Time competition and first place in The Fusion Art Gallery competition. As of 2021, she has received 36 international awards, distinctions and nominations.
Her works have been featured in international exhibitions in Austria, USA, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Monaco, Netherlands. Her paintings has been acquired by private collectors from Switzerland, USA, Poland, UK, Germany, United Arab Emirates and other countries around the world.
In addition, she is involved in sculpture / paper installations, performance and happening art.
