Petrovic
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Anastasia Petrovic (she/her) is a Serbian-Canadian artist currently living and working from Hamilton, Ontario. Her work researches and connects with themes of culture, identity, morality and ancestry by drawing on inspiration from the rich traditions and legends of Serbian folklore and myth. In addition, her work often attempts to critically reflect on the unsettling implications that these traditions entail. Anastasia creates installations and environments that typically foster painting and textile work as a way of reflecting on these themes. Her work can be recognized by the common use of rich tones and intricate cultural motifs, constructing her artwork in a way that transports and resonates with the viewer. She strives to explore deeper human emotions and experiences, reflecting on them throughout her practice. Anastasia holds her BFA from McMaster University with a minor in Philosophy with plans to pursue further education.
I think of my art as a looking glass that functions as an introspective reflection of the relationship between culture, the individual, and their identity. In my experience, the relationship one has with their culture is multi-faceted and often complicated. In order to try and reconcile the bridge between pride and comfort, and indignation and discomfort, I research Slavic cultural stories, clothing, dance and tradition as a tool to express and contemplate these ideas. Often, my practice will involve engaging with the community around me to learn and unlearn the strange implications that Serbian cultural traditions have had on myself or those around me.
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Anastasia Petrovic | b. 2000
Currently living and working from Hamilton, Ontario
Education
2018-2022, McMaster University, Bachelor of Fine Arts (with distinction, minor in philosophy)
Selected Exhibitions
2025 Group Exhibition, "Balkan Art Collective", Serbian Heritage Museum, Windsor ON
2025 Group Exhibition, "the secrets of yearning and belonging", St. Gregory the Great Hall, Stoney Creek ON.
2024 Group Exhibition, “Growing Pains” Monday Press Gallery, Hamilton, ON.
2024 Group Exhibition, “SWARM”, Hamilton Artist’s Inc, Hamilton, ON.
2024 Group Exhibition, Dundas Valley School of Arts, Dundas, ON
2024 Group Exhibition “cultivating culture: a Slavic exploration of community in culture.”, The Hall, Stoney Creek, ON.
2023 Group Exhibition “WORTHY CIRCA 4X4”, Worth Gallery, Toronto, ON.
2023 Group Exhibition, “SWARM”, Hamilton Artist’s Inc, Hamilton, ON
2023 Group Exhibition “Unity in Diversity”, Museum of Dufferin, Dufferin County, ON.
2023 Group Exhibition “engaging youth through community, ”, The Hall, Stoney Creek, ON.
2022 Group Exhibition “WORTHY CIRCA 4X4”, Worth Gallery, Toronto, ON.
2022 Group Exhibition “SUMMA 2022: Taking Space”, McMaster Museum Of Art, Hamilton, ON.
2022 Group Exhibition, The Carolinian Gallery, Cayuga, ON.
2019 Solo Exhibition, “Krajiško Veče”, The Stage, Hamilton, ON.
2019 Group Exhibition “Exploring McMaster’s BackYard”, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON.
2018 Group Exhibition “Deconstructing Reality” , Orchard Park Secondary School, Hamilton, ON.
Curatorial Projects
2025 the secrets of yearning and belonging, St. Gregory the Great Hall, Stoney Creek ON.
2024 cultivating culture: a Slavic exploration of community in culture, The Hall, Stoney Creek, ON.
2023 engaging youth through community, The Hall, Stoney Creek, ON.
Selected Paid Professional Experience
2024-Present, Art Instructor, Dundas Valley School of Arts, Dundas, ON.
2023-2024, Art Instructor, Art for Life 4 Kids, Burlington, ON
2022, Teaching Assistant, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
2020-Present, Digital Marketing and Media Coordinator, School of Serbian Folklore, SLOGA, Hamilton, ON.
2018-Present, Serbian Folk Dance Instructor, Choreographer, and Creative director, School of Serbian Folklore SLOGA, Hamilton ON.
2019, Art Instructor, Stoney Creek School of Art
Selected Publications
2023, Artist Spread, ArtAscent Feature: Portraiture. ArtAscent Art and Literature Journal. California
2022, Featured Photography, SAN MAGAZINE. SAN Magazine.
2021, Cover Image Photography, ЉYБАВНО ПИЈАНСТВО. By Milun Mišo Lybarda. СВЕТ КЊИГЕ.
Bibliography
2023, BLACK AND WHITE AWARD: Editors’ Picks of January 2023. The Independent Photographer
2022, SUMMA 2022: Taking Space at McMaster Museum of Art, article. Akimbo
Artist Talk’s
2023 Artist Talk, School of Serbian Folklore SLOGA, Stoney Creek, ON.
2022 Artist Talk, School of the Arts, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Volunteer Service
2022-2024, Gallery Sitter / Gallery Assistant / Installation Assistant , Hamilton Artist’s Inc.
2016-2018, Serbian Folk Dance Teacher / Teaching Assistant, School of Serbian Folklore, SLOGA
2018, Art Teacher / Teaching Assistant, Stoney Creek School of Art
Professional Affiliations
2022 – present, Member, Hamilton Artist’s Inc.
Performances / Choreography
2025, (Forthcoming) Choreography, “Igre iz Banata”
2024, (Forthcoming) Choreography, “Igre iz Slavonije”
2024, Choreography, “Igre iz Crne Trave”
2023, Choreography, “Igre iz Korduna”
2023, Choreography, “Igre iz Okoline Niša”
2023, Choreography, “Sopske Igre”
2022, Choreography, “Igre iz Bosanske Krajine”
Grants, Awards, and Acknowledgments
2023, The Independent Photographer: Editors Pick, Black and White Photo Award
2021, McMaster University: The Dr. Robert and Andree Rheaume Fitzhenry Academic Grant 10,000
2019, McMaster University: Geraldine Loretta Cosford Bursary 1000
2018, McMaster University: Honours Entrance Scholarship 750
Phone: 289-684-0575
Email: anastasiampetrovic@gmail.com