RESUME
Zlatko Garac
Born in 1973 in Osijek, Croatia.
Resides and works in Kaštel Lukšić, Croatia and Bucharest, Romania.
Education:
[1992-1996]: Industrial Engineering/ Diplom Wirt.Ingenieur (FH), Fachhochschule, Aalen, Germany
[1996-1998]: B.S., Barry University, Miami (FL), USA
[2006-2010]: Industrial Engineering/ PhD, University Politehnica, Bucharest, Romania
Selected exhibitions:
2026: O.S.D. 3 (solo exhibition), Kaštel Lukšić, Croatia [upcoming]
2025: O.S.D. 2 (solo exhibition), Kaštel Lukšić, Croatia
2024: O.S.D. 1 (solo exhibition), Kaštel Lukšić, Croatia
Selected public curations:
“ALTERNATIF” by Agnes Nord, President of Galerie Agnes Nord, Paris (2025), selected work: No. 782 “Communism”
“Straight to the Heart” by Jois James, Independent curator, Marseille (2025), selected work: No. 781 “Dancing Queen”
“Crowned Heads – We are all Queens and Kings”, Flavio Scaloni, Gallery manager at Galerie Lo Scalo, Bruxelles (2025), selected work: No. 780 “King of Diamonds”
Selected publications & press:
Pedro Carrasco, founder and owner of Carrasco Gallery, Madrid (portfolio review, 2025)
Alex Colard, Senior Curator & Gallery Director at Charity-Art-Gallery.com, Stockholm, Sweden (portfolio review, 2025)
Dikić, Ljiljana, “Abstract minimalism in steel”, art critic, Zagreb (2024).
Selected collections:
Zlatko Garac is collected by various private collectors in Croatia, Bosnia and Romania so far.
Dealer directory (represented by):
Singulart online gallary
www.singulart.com
Contact details:
Zlatko Garac
Don Petra Katunarića 34,
21214 Kaštel Lukšić, Croatia
Website: www.zlatkogarac.eu
Email: garac@email.com
Phone: +385 99 3112582, +40 725 927380
BIO
Zlatko Garac (b. 1973, Osijek, Croatia) is a contemporary sculptor based in Kaštel Lukšić, Croatia, and Bucharest, Romania. He works primarily with heavy steel plates sourced from scrap yards and steel fabrication companies, transforming them into unique sculptures through cutting, welding, bending, and painting. Garac is best known for his minimalist and abstract influences, distinctively incorporating vibrant, hand-painted surfaces inspired by Miró and framed with black and silver elements reminiscent of Mondrian's style. The artist's distinctive approach involves pairing rough steel with polished marble from Croatian quarries, creating a compelling contrast between raw industrial aesthetics and refined, elegant stone.
The subject matter of Garac’s sculptures is characterized by a deep fascination with steel and its varied forms, uncovering the beauty and versatility of this material while infusing it with new meaning. His sculptures often carry messages that touch upon social and political themes, reflecting both everyday events and broader socio-political concerns. Characterized by meticulous manual techniques the sculptures not only present a unique artistic vision but also embody a narrative about the unpredictability of life. Through his distinctive process of “rescuing” steel from its original industrial destiny, the artist brings new meaning and purpose to materials that would otherwise be discarded. His notable projects include two series: the first, consisting of five sculptures, embraces a positive outlook on life through bright, cheerful colors, while the second series incorporates corten steel and explores more complex themes, including politics and religion. He is currently developing his third series, expected to be completed during 2025.
Zlatko Garac’s work is held in private collections internationally, attracting collectors for its unique approach to material and form. While he has yet to exhibit publicly, his sculptures continue to resonate with a diverse audience, reflecting his evolving vision and the powerful narratives embedded within his creations.