Life and Education

Born at Dolnja Briga on March 19th, 1954, Jože Marinč graduated from secondary School of Design in Ljubljana in 1973. He continued his studies at the Faculty of Pedagogy, followed by Academy of Visual Arts in Ljubljana. After graduation in 1979, he attended post graduate master-class of Prof. Janez Bernik between 1979 and 1981.

His artistic journey has been enriched by several residencies, including the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris in 1992 and 2002, as well as in Millstatt, Austria in 1995.

Professional Associations

Jože Marinč is a member of the Slovenian Artists' Association and Society of Artists of Lower Carniola. He lives and works in Kostanjevica na Krki, Slovenia, where he continues to develop his unique artistic vision and create works that explore the relationship between space, form, and color.

Artistic Approach

Jože Marinč’s work spans expressive abstract painting, objects, and spatial installations. While he is best known for large-format abstract compositions with rich color and gestural surfaces, projects such as Ceiling Wall Floor explored the relationship between painting, installation, and architectural space through monochromatic interventions that transformed the gallery environment. His work has been exhibited throughout Slovenia and internationally.

Awards and Recognition