MAJA POLJAK
Born and raised in Serbia.
1998-2004 Studied fine art at the Art Academy/Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Arts Belgrade, Serbia.
Acquired Degree: Master of Fine Art.
Member of Serbian Fine Art Society ULUS since 2006.
In the status of an independent artist since 2021.
She has many solo exhibitions, and participated in numerous group exhibitions in Serbia and abroad.
Exhibited as Solo Artist at the World Art Dubai 2017.
Jury member at 27th Mini Print Internacional De Cadaques, Spain, 2007.
Her artworks are part of many collections worldwide.
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS:
The Grand Prix for Drawing “Odraz”, 03. International Art Biennial, Works on paper and of paper,
Kragujevac, Serbia, 2022.
II Prize for painting, 17. International Art Biennial 30 x 30, Zrenjanin, Serbia, 2022.
Recognition Certificate, Umjetnička kolonija Stipan Šabić, CROART Subotica, 2023.
Recognition for participation at the 37. and 39. October Art salon Kovin, Serbia, 2023. 2025.
Recognition Certificate, Pinacotheque Museum, Luxembourg Art Prize, 2021.
Special Honorable Mention for drawing at 35th October Art Show of Kovin, Serbia, 2021.
Global Art Awards nominated, Dubai, UAE, 2018.
Second Prize Winner in the category of Best Regional Solo Artist, World Art Dubai Awards 2017, Dubai,
UAE, 2017.
Honorable Mention for “Burdock” drawing at Drawing 2, International fine art on-line juried
competition, USA, 2016.
Shortlisted drawing "Flower in Black-Out of Black", International Emerging Artist Award, The Best of
2016, Dubai, UAE.
Recognition for Exhibition “Dialogue with Nature”, Russische Haus, Berlin, Germany, 2011.
First award for painting, 24th October Art Show of Kovin, Serbia, 2006.
Award-26th Mini Print International of Cadaques, Spain, 2006.
Award-Perspectives XXX, Belgrade, Serbia, 2003.
Award for a drawing, XII Biennial of drawings of Serbia and Montenegro, Home of Culture Gallery,
Students City, New Belgrade, Serbia, 2003.
Award for painting, Petar Lubarda Fund for academic year 2001/2002, Belgrade, Serbia.
Award for painting, Petar Lubarda Fund for the academic year 2000/2001, Belgrade, Serbia.
First award for painting - Pyramids and Modern Technology, International Competition - The Voice of Egypt, Egyptian Consulate, Belgrade, 1999.
ART FAIRS:
03. CAF Contemporary Art Fair Belgrade, Art pavilion “Cvijeta Zuzoric“, Kalemegdan, Belgrade, Serbia,
2023.
Solo Artist exhibition at WAD, World Art Dubai 2017, Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE, 2017.
EXHIBITIONS: (Solo & 2/3-Man)
Drawings-Paintings, Solo Exhibition, Prodajna galerija Beograd, Belgrade, Serbia, 2025.
Drawings, Solo Exhibition, National Library Dr Dušan Radić, Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia, 2024.
Drawings, Solo Exhibition, National Home Mihajlo I.Pupin, Idvor, Serbia, 2023.
Drawings, Solo Exhibition “Pustinjska ruža”, Art salon, Culture Center Zrenjanin, Serbia, 2023.
Drawings and paintings, Solo Exhibition, “Glas ljubavi” Gallery Home of Culture Student’s city, New
Belgrade, Serbia, 2023.
2-Man Show, “Desert Rose / Industry in Creative Art”, Home of Culture, Dolovo, 2023.
Drawings / Paintings, Solo Exhibition, “Glas ljubavi od pašnjaka do pustinje”, Gallery at Library Pancevo,
2022.
Drawings/Paintings, My daughter and I, Gallery "Pera Poljak" at Culture Center Starcevo, Serbia, 2022.
Drawings, Solo Exhibition - Gallery “Boem” at Culture Center Starcevo, Serbia, 2022.
Drawings and paintings, Solo Exhibition - Gallery at Culture Center Kovin, Serbia, 2021.
Drawings, Solo Exhibition - Gallery at Culture Center Banatsko Novo Selo, Serbia, 2021.
Drawings, Solo Exhibition - National Museum Pancevo, Serbia, 2021.
Solo Exhibition, Nature against war - Art Couture Gallery, Dubai, UAE, 2018.
Green Art Exhibition - Building Awareness, Green Art Festival, Art Couture Gallery, Dubai, UAE, 2014.
Paintings, 3-Man Show, Dialogue with Nature, Russische Haus, Berlin, Germany, 2011.
Works on paper, Solo Exhiition, Bohemian Gallery at Culture Center, Starcevo, Serbia, 2007.
Mini Prints, Solo Exhibition, Taller Galeria Fort, Cadaques, Spain, 2007.
Paintings, Solo Exhibition, Gallery Madam, Pancevo, Serbia, 2007.
Miniatures, 2-Man Show, Bahrain Art Society Gallery, Bahrain, 2005.
Drawings, Solo Exhibition, Gallery KNU, Belgrade, Serbia, 2005.
Drawings, Solo Exhibition, Bohemian Gallery at Culture Center, Starcevo, Serbia, 2002.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
Exhibition of artworks, members of ULUP, Pančevo, National museum Pančevo, Serbia, 2026.
Exhibition of drawings, Art on paper, Home of youth Pančevo Haul, Serbia, 2026.
20. Art Salon 30 x 30, Cultural Center Požega, Serbia, 2026.
20. Art Salon 30 x 30, Museum of Srem, Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia, 2026.
20. Art Salon 30 x 30, Cultural Center Novi Sad, 2026.
20. Art Salon 30 x 30, Gallery of Contemporary Art Pančevo, Serbia, 2026.
20. Art Salon 30 x 30, House of Đura Jakšić, Belgrade, Serbia, 2026.
Exhibition “Praznični likovni susret”, Gallery Boem, Home of culture Starcevo, Serbia, 2025.
20. Art Salon 30 x 30, Cultural Center Zrenjanin, Serbia, 2025.
04. Art Colony “Vrnjačka Banja”, Castle of culture Belimarković, Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia, 2025.
55. Art Salon Pancevo, Contemporary Art Gallery, Pancevo, Serbia, 2025.
39. October Art Salon Kovin, Cultural Center Kovin, Serbia, 2025.
30 Years of HAOS Gallery, Gallery HAOS, Belgrade, Serbia, 2025.
19. Art salon 30 x 30, Gallery “M.Tucović, Požega, 2025.
Exhibition “Vrnjački likovni krug 2025”, Castle of culture Belimarković, Vrnjačka Banja, 2025.
19. Art Salon 30 x 30, Cultural Center Novi Sad, Serbia, 2025.
19. Art Salon 30 x 30, Museum of Srem, Sremska Mitrovica, 2025.
19. Art Salon 30 x 30, Gallery of Contemporary Art Pančevo, 2025.
2nd Art Exhibition “Teslin kod”, Ahios Gallery, Press centre, Belgrade, Serbia, 2025.
19. Art Salon 30 x 30, House of Đura Jakšić, Belgrade, Serbia, 2025.
19. Art Salon 30 x 30, Cultural Center Zrenjanin, Serbia, 2024.
04. International Art Biennial ARTiJA, Spomen-park Kragujevački oktobar, Kragujevac, Serbia, 2024.
55. Art Colony “Deliblatski pesak”, National Museum Pancevo, Serbia, 2024.
54. Art Salon Pancevo, Contemporary Art Gallery, Pancevo, Serbia, 2024.
Selection from the collection of International Art Biennial “ARTiJA”, Works on paper and made of paper,
Center for Mediterranean mosaics, Municipality Dion, Greece, 2024.
XI Art Colony “Stipan Šabić“ 2023, Gallery of Open University of Subotica, Serbia, 2024.
Jubilee 90. Spring Exhibition, Art Pavilion “Cvijeta Zuzorić”, Kalemegdan, Belgrade, Serbia, 2024.
Vrnjački likovni krug 2024, Castle of Culture Belimarković, Cultural Center of Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia,
2024.
18. Art Salon 30 x 30, Cultural Center Novi Sad, Serbia, 2024.
18. Art Salon 30 x 30, Museum of Srem, Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia, 2024.
18. Art Salon 30 x 30, Contemporary Art Gallery Pancevo, Serbia, 2024.
18. Art Salon 30 x 30, House of Đura Jakšić, Belgrade, Serbia, 2024.
18. Art Salon 30 x 30, Cultural Center Zrenjanin, Serbia, 2023.
First Group Exhibition “Fine Artists of Starčevo”, Gallery “Pera Poljak”, Home of Culture Starčevo, Serbia,
2023.
First Group Exhibition “Female Fine Artists of Starčevo”, Gallery “Pera Poljak”, Home of Culture Starčevo,
Serbia, 2023.
37. October Art Salon Kovin, Cultural Center Kovin, Serbia, 2023.
27. May Art Salon, Cultural Center Leskovac, Serbia, 2023.
17. Art Salon 30 x 30, Cultural Center Novi Sad, Serbia, 2023.
17. Art Salon 30 x 30, Museum of Srem, Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia, 2023.
17. Art Salon 30 x 30, Gallery of Contemporary Art Pancevo, Serbia, 2023.
17. Art Salon 30 x 30, “Đura Jakšić” House, Belgrade, Serbia 2023.
17. Art Salon 30 x 30, Culture Centre Zrenjanin, Serbia, 2022.
03. International Art Biennial ARTiJA, Spomen-park Kragujevački oktobar, Kragujevac, Serbia, 2022.
36. October Art Salon Kovin, Culture Centre Kovin, 2022.
35. October Art Salon Kovin, Culture Centre Kovin, 2021.
Represented Serbia at the International Exhibition “Balance for Better”, Dubai, UAE, 2019.
Exhibition “Collective Dreams”, Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai, UAE, 2018.
Exhibition “30 x 30 cm”, Citizen E Gallery, Dubai, UAE, 2018.
Exhibition “The Voice of Art” La Parole Gallery, Abu Dhabi, 2016.
Exhibition “Affordable Art Sale”, Art Hub Gallery, Abu Dhabi, 2013, 2014.
Exhibition of prints “Winners of Mini Print Internacional De Cadaques, Barselona, Spain, 2014.
26th October Art Salon Kovin, Serbia, 2008.
Spring Exhibition ULUS, Art Pavilion Cvijeta Zuzorić, Belgrade, Serbia, 2007.
First Biennial of Drawings of Serbia, Pančevo, Serbia, 2007.
26th Mini Print Internacional De Cadaques, Taller Galeria Fort, Cadaques, Spain, 2006.
5th Egyptian International Print Triennale, Egypt, 2006.
20 Years of HAOS Gallery, HAOS Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia, 2015.
10 Years of HAOS Gallery, Art Pavilion Cvijeta Zuzorić, Belgrade, Serbia, 2005.
24 October Art Salon, Kovin, Serbia, 2006.
Novembar Art Salon Gallery Maržik, Kraljevo, Serbia, 2003.
XII Biennial of Students drawings of Srbia and Monte Negro, DKSG, Belgrade, Serbia, 2003.
Exhibition of drawings awarded artists at XII Biennial of student’s drawings of Srbia and Monte Negro,
DKSG, Belgrade, Serbia, 2003.
Exhibition of drawings awarded artists at XII Biennial of student’s drawings of Srbia and Monte Negro,
Home of Culture Niš, Serbia, 2003.
Exhibition of student’s drawings, FLU Belgrade, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2002.
Exhibition “Stilske vezbe”, HAOS Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia, 2002.
XI Biennial of Yugoslavian Students Drawings, Belgrade, Serbia, 2001.
Represented Serbia at the London Art Fest, Humanitarian auction, London, UK, 2001.
Exhibition - Student’s drawings, II year FLU, class of Prof. Radomir Knežević, Gallery FLU, Belgrade,
Serbia, 2000.
XXIX Exhibition of drawings and sculpture small format, FLU Belgrade, Gallery Doma omladine, 2000.
XXI Group exhibition of drawings, National University Braća Stamenković, Belgrade, Serbia, 1999.
Exhibition “The Voice of Egypt”, Egyptian Consulate in Belgrade, Serbia, 1999.
XX Izložba radnika likovnih stvaralaca, Galerija doma omladine, Pančevo, 1996.
Portfolio:
These artworks are from collection of abstract paintings, inspired by nature, and abstracted landscapes.
Inspired by colorful seasons of the year, by early mornings, days and nights of every day life...
Oil on canvas, unique painting technique. One of a kind.
“Rhapsody in Green II”
Abstract painting, inspired by nature and abstracted landscapes, mostly floral, but not only.
Painted with unique painting technique, layered, rich in texture, and very balanced colors.
With outstanding atmosphere. One of a kind.
“Rhapsody in Green IV”
Abstract painting, inspired by nature and abstracted landscapes, mostly floral, but not only.
Painted with unique painting technique, layered, rich in texture, and very balanced colors.
With outstanding atmosphere. One of a kind.
“Morning Rhapsody”
Abstract painting, inspired by nature and abstracted landscapes, mostly floral, but not only.
Painted with unique painting technique, layered, rich in texture, and very balanced colors.
With outstanding atmosphere. One of a kind.
“Rhapsody in Gold”
Abstract painting, inspired by nature and abstracted landscapes, mostly floral, but not only.
Painted with unique painting technique, layered, rich in texture, and very balanced colors.
With outstanding atmosphere. One of a kind.
“Night Rhapsody”
Abstract painting, inspired by nature and abstracted landscapes, mostly floral, but not only.
Painted with unique painting technique, layered, rich in texture, very balanced colors.
With outstanding atmosphere. One of a kind.
