Stone Angels and Women Whispering Silence: Petar Hranuelli and His Symbol of Life!
Have you ever thought that stone can talk? No, this is not a joke! Renowned Croatian artist Petar Hranuelli is doing exactly that at the 38th Barski Ljetopis festival, where his solo exhibition titled “Symbol of Life in Stone” opened last night.
Stone as a Soul
This artist doesn’t see stone as just a cold, hard material. For him, stone is a metaphor for endurance, a medium of the soul, and a record of man to time. Hranuelli uses the famous Brač stone, a symbol of the Mediterranean for centuries, and transforms it into living figures – mostly women, angels, and mythological groups.
Silence That Speaks
His sculptures are not just for looking at, but for listening to. Yes, you read that right! They whisper silence, the breath of presence, and life beyond words. Art historian Lucija Đurašković says these forms are not just shapes but enter the realm of the symbolic and spiritual, almost sacred.
Female Beauty and Joy of Life
Festival selector Goran Ćetković emphasizes that Hranuelli solves the artistic problem of the human body, especially women, in a simple yet powerful way. It’s an ode to the spiritual and physical beauty of women, life, and joy.
Artist and Stone – A Dialogue Through Ages
Petar Hranuelli, born in Supetar and living on Brač, says that during his work he actually talks to the stone. The stone can tell him everything. His sculptures are vital, abstracted forms that connect prehistoric traditions with the contemporary era.
Worldwide Fame and Recognition
Hranuelli has exhibited in over 60 solo and group exhibitions worldwide – from Italy, Germany, Spain, England, Serbia, Montenegro, to Chile. His works adorn museums, public spaces, and private collections. He is a recipient of numerous awards, and his work is praised by the most prominent art critics in the region.
Why Does This Matter?
In a world where everything is fast and fleeting, Hranuelli’s stone reminds us of endurance, silence, and depth. His sculptures make us stop, listen, and maybe, just maybe, understand what it means to be alive.
Now It’s Your Turn!
Do you think stone can talk? Or is this all just an artistic fairy tale? Share your thoughts, tell us what you see in these stone figures! Maybe your comment will awaken another silence that screams.
The exhibition “Symbol of Life in Stone” by Petar Hranuelli opened the visual arts segment of the 38th Barski Ljetopis at the Velimir A. Leković Art Gallery.
