Matej Knežević, rođen u Slavonskom Brodu 1983., vizualni je umjetnik, živi i djeluje u Zagrebu. Umjetničku praksu oblikuje oko tema iz svakodnevice, kreirajući multimedijske ambijente. Dobitnik je Nagrade „Radoslav Putar“ 2017. godine. Voditelj je hibridnog umjetničko-medicinskog prostora “Ligatura” u Zagrebu. Uz umjetnički rad, radi i kao liječnik, specijalist urologije. Recentnije samostalne izložbe: Gradska galerija Striegl (Sisak, 2022.), Art radionica Lazareti (Dubrovnik, 2022.), OUT galerija (Zagreb, 2021.), Muzej moderne i suvremene umjetnosti (Rijeka, 2020.), Greta (Zagreb, 2020.), Institut za suvremenu umjetnost (Zagreb, 2019.), RU galerija (New York, 2018.), Atelieri Žitnjak (Zagreb, 2018.).
Matej Knežević, born in Slavonski Brod in 1983, is a visual artist who lives and works in Zagreb. His artisstic practices includes everyday topics, while creating multimedia environments. He is the winner of the Radoslav Putar award in 2017. He is the head of the hybrid art-medical space "Ligatura" in Zagreb. In addition to his artistic work, he also works as a doctor, a urology specialist. His recent solo exhibitions include: City Gallery Striegl, Sisak 2022; Art Workshop Lazareti, Dubrovnik 2022; OUT Gallery, Zagreb 2021; Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Rijeka 2020; Greta, Zagreb 2020; Institute for Contemporary Art, Zagreb 2019; RU Gallery, New York 2018.; Ateliers Žitnjak, Zagreb 2018.
Matej Knežević
Max.flow 23ml/s, 2022.
instalacija, objekt / installation, object
150 x 110 x 40 cm
Suvremena neuroznanost objašnjava kako promatranje protoka vode kod većine ljudi proizvodi biološki odgovor s oslobađanjem obilja neurotransmitera koji induciraju relaksaciju, osjećaj zadovoljstva i sreće. Cilj je ovog rada analizirati mogućnosti proizvodnje takvog efekta. S druge strane, medicinsko poimanje sreće jest odsutnost bolesti. Gledajući na još osobnijoj profesionalnoj urološkoj razini, svaki dobar protok tekućine znak je sreće, uspjeha i zadovoljstva, kako pacijenta tako i liječnika.
Modern neuroscience explains how observing the flow of water produces a biological response in most people with the release of an abundance of neurotransmitters that induce relaxation, feelings of contentment and happiness. The aim of this work is to analyze the possibilities of producing such an effect. On the other hand, the medical concept of happiness is the absence of disease. Looking at an even more personal professional urological level, every good fluid flow is a sign of happiness, success and satisfaction, both for the patient and the doctor.
- iz izjave umjetnika / from the statement of the artist
