Adna
Bakija

ACADEMIC SCULPTURER

Works

For me, sculpture is a way of understanding space, materials, and human experience. Through sculpture, I strive to create works that leave a lasting mark on space and society, and communicate with people beyond the gallery.

2009
  • Award: “Vladimir Vojnović” charter for the most mature creative expression
2010
  • Sculptures:
  • Moments of reflection, patinated plaster, 50×23×21 cm
  • Iko on a break, patinated plaster, 43×24×23 cm
  • Anchor, bronze, 18×31×6 cm
  • Self-portrait, fired clay, 45×25×20 cm
  • Group exhibition: 61st anniversary of the Academy of Fine Arts, Sarajevo
2011
  • Sculptures:
  • Torso, papier-mâché and plaster, 90×40×25 cm
  • Small nude, papier-mâché, 79×37×18 cm
  • Group exhibitions:
  • University December days – 62nd anniversary of ALU, Sarajevo
  • TRANSFORM, international student exhibition, Sofia, National Academy of Art
2012
  • Sculptures:
  • Seated nude, jute, 114×65×61 cm
  • Reclining nude, fabric, 50×152×60 cm
  • Group exhibition: Energy efficiency and environmental protection
  • Solo exhibition: Raiffeisen Gallery, Sarajevo
  • Award: Raiffeisen Bank – best female student at ALU Sarajevo
2013
  • Solo exhibition: FAST FORWARD – Limitation, Gallery of Fine Arts, Split
  • Degree show of the sculpture department, UMAS, MKC, Split
  • Exhibition of senior-year UMAS students, Sikirica Gallery, Sinj
2019
  • Solo exhibition: IN SPITE OF EVERYTHING, Gradac local heritage collection
2021
  • Award: accompanying graphic mark of TZ Gradac. Exhibition: Behind and in front of us, Gradac (relief works, educational workshops)
2022
  • Concept design for sculpture: Tourism Champion 2021, TZ Drvenik

About the artist

I find inspiration in nature, wildlife and the human figure, but also in the stories, history and identity of places. I am particularly drawn to working on public monuments because they become part of the everyday life of a community.

Work process

Each project begins with an understanding of the space, idea and goals, followed by the development of a clear artistic concept through sketches and visualizations. After approval, precise execution follows with careful selection of materials and techniques, and the final phase includes on-site realization and integration into the space.