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Explore the unique style of Peter Kocák, a Slovak artist known for graphics, Chinese calligraphy, and painting. Discover his inspiration from East-Asian cultures, individual view on reality, and human anatomy. Learn about his tools and achievements, including membership in prestigious art associations and awards won worldwide.
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Prešov Region: Peter Kocák Autoportrait (ink, chinesebrush; 2008) Soňa Haľková, II.E
ShortBiography • * 15th July 1961, Čierna nad Tisov -> Stropkov • Highschoolspecialized in art, Košice • Bratislava University (freegraphics and bookillustration) • TeachingattheUniversityof Prešov since 1989 • Currentlyaround 500 worksofart
Style • Main focus: graphics, chinesecalligraphy, painting • Ex libris = a bookplatewhichidentifiestheownerofabook • Horrorvacui • Inspiration: East-Asiancultures, individualview on reality, literature, humananatomy • Tools: iron, copper and woodenboards/planks, CDs, paper (various);dry point, stylus, brushes (calligraphy, painter)
Membership, Awards • Memberof: SVU (Slovak ArtUnion), KIWA (KyotoNationalWoodcutAssociation), TheBookplate Society (London, England), TheLetterArtClub (HongKong, China), etc. • Awards: he has won or receivedanhonourablemention in a numberofcompetitions in Poland, Ukraine, Denmark, Korea, China, Italy, Spain, Lithuania and more. • He has had exhibitionsofhisart in countriesall over theworld.
Sources • http://www.pulib.sk/kocak/autor_sk.htm • http://www.flickr.com/photos/marukiboshi/ • http://www.pulib.sk/kocak/ • http://www.perspectrum.sk/kocak_profil.html • Hiscatalogue, resume and a thesis by Ms. Križáková Thankyouforyourtime!