Franko
Tencic (Franko Tenčić) is a Croatian contemporary artist who creates vibrant, layered abstract
paintings in which biomorphic shapes, natural forms, and calligraphic marks seem
to float within dreamlike, radiating worlds of color. Self-taught, he works in
a range of mediums, including spray paint, acrylics, and graphite, constructing
entangled, writhing compositions that swarm with primordial abundance. Tencic
cites nature and its positive and creative power as his biggest influence. His
entire oeuvre can be brought under the common denominator: “affirmation of the
affirmative.” Although a bit paradoxical, it is about the affirmation of
qualities and values that offer hope and belief and make essence and
performance meaningful and purposeful. Born in Pula, Franko Tencic has
exhibited his work extensively in Croatia, and his paintings are included in
numerous private collections around the world.
Featured
image: Franko Tencic - Botanical Painting 3, 2020 (detail). Acrylic, pencil,
ink, pastel and watercolor on Fibran board. 35 4/5 × 49 3/5 × 1 4/5 in. 91 ×
126 × 4.5 cm. This is a unique work. Photo courtesy IdeelArt