Matija Pekic

internationaal, installatie, fotografie, film, Experimenteel, Educatie, DIY, Audiovisueel

Matija Pekić is an interdisciplinary artist specializing in photography and camerawork.
Perplexed by the immense beauty of the world in contrast to the destruction and suffering humans inflict upon it, he critically examines themes that intersect personal memory with the broader, historical impact of humanity on its social and geographical environment.
How do we adapt and find meaning in our changing environment? And how does this shape our memories?

Matija’s work takes shape as fictional philosophical reflections on those themes. Characterised by long takes, naturalistic and atmospheric sequences, he researches formal ways to interpret storytelling through the use of video installations, visual manipulation and experimental filming techniques. Often collaborating with multidisciplinary artists, choreographers and composers he employs improvisation as a method of achieving authenticity.

Born in 1992 in Koprivnica, Croatia, Matija studied BA Photography & Cinematography at Academy Of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb. Upon completing a Master of Arts Photography in 2017 at AKV St.Joost Breda in The Netherlands, he settled and continued his artistic practice in Rotterdam.

**All That Ever Was** - The project focuses on the concepts and meaning of memories in a narrative fiction film installation. It follows the journey of a character who encounters figures from her memories through a struggle that becomes a subconscious experience of the character’s inner self. Through body movement, camera and sound the work investigates the ideas of memory and time. The spatial experience of the original installation manipulates the viewer’s expectations and the point-of-view of the story, making the viewer an integral part of the work in experiencing the memories. - 20 min loop - 3 Screen Video Installation - 3.5m x 3.5m

**Tidal Refuge (in progress)** - The short video is an aesthetic impression of the project - A cinematic portrait and multi media installation about migrating individuals moving through a seemingly endless landscape, in a fragile balance with the forces of nature. - Cinematography by Matija Pekic, Author and Director Juul Hondius

**You Can't Automate Me** - Before container-ships leave port, lashers secure the containers using heavy metal bars. They are the last port workers to do such dangerous jobs surrounded by self-driven vehicles and remotely operated cranes. Each body tells its own story: from grieving for a colleague who died on the job to just keep going. Stowaway animals appear as visions of a more natural world. Short Film 20’59’’ Director - Katarina Jazbec Cinematography & Colorist - Matija Pekic

**Prometheus - the edge of the earth** - An exploration of the ancient Greek myth of Prometheus and his torment on the Causasus mountains in Georgia. How did that specific geographic landscape become such an influential place in the ancient European myths? How have people perceive it 3000 years ago? I've traced the path and landmarks that were closely related to the myth. The journey became a self reflection into how the past and present relate, and how meaning a values change based on natural landmarks.

**Latent Memory** - An attempt to visualize memory and feelings of personal experiences I’ve photographed. Each image is a combination of around 50 photographs that where taken through a period of one day, a visual representation of time. Photographic print - 100 x 100cm

**Scenes of a Relationship** - Memories of past candid moments from my relationship. Inspired by a Still-Moving workshop by Noud Heerkens. Reflection on the value of experiences and memories through a monologue of a past love. What becomes of these moments and memories, what do they eventually mean? Short Film 2 min

1646 Experimental Art Space - Parroting The Parrot

Datum: 02-05-2025 t/m 13-07-2025

Locatie: 1646 Experimental Art Space

A film project by a visual artist Cihad Caner in which Matija Pekic collaborated in development and production as a director of photography.
"In the exhibition, Parroting The Parrot, Cihad Caner examines how stories about the past are created and who holds the power to define them. Inspired by the rise of Turkish historical TV series across Turkey, Europe, and the Middle East, he explores how entertainment influences collective memory."

https://1646.nl/program/parroting-the-parrot/

Circulate – Photography Beyond Frames

Datum: 25-10-2024 t/m 23-03-2025

Locatie: Stedelijk Museum

A film project by a visual artist Katarina Jazbec in which Matija Pekic collaborated in production as a director of photography.
Shown as a part of a group exhibition in which 21 artists were selected, all of whom use photography in unique and innovative ways, thinking beyond the frame. Their work was selected as proposals for the Museum Collection.

https://www.stedelijk.nl/en/exhibitions/circulate-photography-beyond-frames-en

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