I believe that each one of us has the creative capacity to leave a trace, something that will remain, for our children, and for their children, to show them something of our existence, something that may bring inspiration and beauty to their lives. A legacy of beauty, that one hopes will remain. Croatia is my journey, my state of mind, and I encourage others to make their own journey |
Croatia is my journey, my state of mind, and I encourage others to make their own journey, to leave a trace, tell a story, as I have finally told mine.
- Mario Novak
"Croatia" is not a collection of images, it is the experience of Croatia in one long breath, one uninterrupted journey, from Ilok to Savudrijia to Dubrovnik: breathing, living, meeting the people of Croatia, seeing the land through their eyes, their soul. The journey was, for me, a pilgrimage through the country of my roots, the country that was, and always will be my home. I believe that there are many Croatians throughout the world who feel the same. They will find themselves here, in the pages of this book, where it is possible, even from afar, to immerse oneself in the extraordinary land of our origins. A traveler, as well, will enjoy this journey, will revisit many cherished places - and even discover Croatia anew. I have many beliefs, and I will mention but two that are core beliefs, for they can be experienced in Croatia. Firstly, I believe that artistic creation, Art, is a reflection of the artist's state of mind. Second, and even more important, I believe that each one of us has the creative capacity to leave a trace, something that will remain, for our children, and for their children, to show them something of our existence, something that may bring inspiration and beauty to their lives. A legacy of beauty, that one hopes will remain. Croatia is my journey, my state of mind, and I encourage others to make their own journey, to leave a trace, tell a story, as I have finally told mine.
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An exquisite sense of light and composition is a reflection of his lifelong interest in fine art painting. This inspiration has developed into a mastery of fine art printing, and Novak is equally well-known for his fine art prints, often reproducing the work of modern painters and photographers for gallery and for permanent exhibition. An avid surfer, he lives in Atlantic Beach, New York. |
The poetic, in-depth, and informative text is by Damir Konestra. The first edition is available in Croatian and in English language. We offer a special price for the purchase of a set in both languages. If you would like to purchase a quantity of books as a company Christmas present, please place your order early. Quantity discounts will apply.Quantities are limited, so please order your copy in time for Christmas. Contact: orders@artcroatia.com | 718 278-8842 | www.artcroatia.com Here are some tech details about book trim size: 11"x14" ( 28x35.5 cm) weight: 7.5 lbs ( 3.4 kg) number of pages: 340 paper Satin-Matt Garmont 150 gms cover: linen cloth with gold foil stamp jacket: matt laminated with glossy spot varnish of title binding: smith sewn each book comes in individual box Museum quality, printed in Milano by Arti Grafiche Amilcare Pizzi, printer of books by: Ansel Adams, Richard Avadon, Diane Arbus, Annie Liebowitz,. Robert Mapplethorpe, Ralph Lauren and others. |
Nov 20th, 6 pm Mario to bring out the soul and balance of the object being photographed, allowing his pictures to tell the story. Novak will be signing his new book, Croatia, featuring landscapes from his homeland of Croatia. |
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