Marija Nikolić (1986) is a visual artist born in Belgrade, Serbia. She received her Master’s Degree in painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Arts Belgrade in 2011.
After graduating, she has been actively involved in the Serbian and regional art scene, participating in numerous group exhibitions, salons, and art colonies. In 2012, she became a member of ULUS (The Association of Fine Artists of Serbia) and, in 2016, gained the status of Independent Artist. Her work spans painting and drawing, often exploring colour and form through a personal artistic language.
She has held several solo exhibitions in Serbia, primarily focusing on drawing and contemporary painting practices. Currently, Marija lives and works between China and Belgrade as an independent artist.
EDUCATION:
2009 – 2011. Faculty of Fine Arts Belgrade, University of Arts Belgrade, Serbia
Master's in Painting
2006 – 2009. Faculty of Fine Arts Belgrade, University of Arts Belgrade, Serbia
Bachelor's in Painting
2001 – 2005. “Tehnoart” Grammar School – School of Arts & Crafts, Belgrade, Serbia
Department of Jewellery Design
SOLO SHOWS:
2021 “Continuum”, Gallery Mira Brtka, Cultural Centre of Stara Pazova, Serbia
2018 “Drawings”, Gallery Mira Brtka, Cultural Centre of Stara Pazova, Serbia
2017 Independent Lecture “Color Drawing”, Dom Omladine Pančevo, Serbia
2014 “Drawings”, Gallery Mostovi Balkana, Kragujevac, Serbia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS:
2016. Status of Independent Artist
2012. Member of ULUS – The Association of Fine Artists of Serbia
2009. Scholarship for 1000 Best Students in Serbia – Republic of Serbia, Ministry of Youth and Sport
2008. Award for Drawing, Faculty of Fine Arts, Belgrade
GROUP EXHIBITIONS (SELECTED):
2020 21 (33) Krajiški Likovni Salon, Gallery Vizantija, Belgrade, Serbia
2019 20 (32) Krajiški Likovni Salon, Railway Museum, Belgrade, Serbia
2019 “The Next 100 Years of ULUS”, Pavilion “Cvijeta Zuzorić”, Belgrade, Serbia
2018 19 (31) Krajiški Likovni Salon, Railway Museum, Belgrade, Serbia
2018 Brevinac, Cultural Centre of Gradac, Raška, Serbia
2018 Autumn Exhibition, Pavilion “Cvijeta Zuzorić”, Belgrade, Serbia
2017 “Likovni Susreti”, Kuća Kralja Petra I, Belgrade, Serbia
2017 “Skopsko Leto 2017”, Directorate of Culture and Arts, Skopje, North Macedonia
2016 17 (30) Krajiški Likovni Salon, Railway Museum, Belgrade, Serbia
2015 “Likovni Susreti”, Kuća Kralja Petra I, Belgrade, Serbia
2014 12th International Biennial of Miniature Art, Cultural Centre of Gornji Milanovac, Serbia
2013 “New Members of ULUS”, Pavilion “Cvijeta Zuzorić”, Belgrade, Serbia
2012 “Atelje 8” (Night of Museums), Cultural Centre “Palilula”, Belgrade, Serbia
2012 “Atelje 8”, Studio Kosta Kulundžić, Belgrade, Serbia
2010 39th Small Format Drawings and Sculptures Exhibition, Dom Omladine Beograda Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia
2010 Spring Show, Pavilion “Cvijeta Zuzorić”, Belgrade, Serbia
2009 “Drawing Classes” Exhibition, Gallery “Fenix”, Belgrade, Serbia
2009 38th Small Format Drawings and Sculptures Exhibition, Dom Omladine Beograda Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia
2008 Exhibition of Awarded Students 2007/2008, Faculty of Fine Arts Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia
2008 Small Format Drawings Exhibition, Goethe-Institute Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia
2008 37th Small Format Drawings and Sculptures Exhibition, Dom Omladine Beograda Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia