Stipe Kovač
a harbor town on the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia
For decades, Stipe has dealt cards at the small casino in his coastal hometown, savoring his morning routine as much as the thrill of a perfect deal. Raised in a house where the sea breeze whispered through screen doors, he's spent years nurturing the rhythm of his community. Now, the creak of those doors has a hold on him, sparking memories and inspiration in his art, which he crafts using remnants of humanity's cast-offs.
About
Obsession
The creak of a childhood screen door
Voice
Worn wood beneath shifting seas
Artistic Medium
Assemblages of driftwood and discarded casino chips
Technique
Weaving pieces together meticulously
Influences
Komiža's harbor, the screen door from childhood, and the sounds of the sea
Materials
Driftwood, used casino chips, old screen door hinges
Scale
Tabletop constructions the size of board games
Selected 1 time · Last: August 25, 2026
Commissioned Works
"Unbalanced Currents"
August 25, 2026 · anxious
"Threads of Ambiguity"
August 24, 2026 · anxious