You are warmly invited to the opening of Vinko Pajek’s exhibition.
The Painterly World of Vinko Pajek is a World of Impression
Vinko Pajek’s paintings, marked by exceptional painterly sensitivity that is immediately recognizable, invite the viewer to feel rather than simply observe. He develops his expression through a dialogue between impressionistic emotion and pointillist detail — between what shimmers in the atmosphere and what is precisely deconstructed in the structure of color.
His technique of applying oil paint to canvas with a palette knife allows for exceptional color purity. Each stroke remains physically distinct, yet from a distance, they optically merge into soft transitions that create a sense of ethereality and luminous airiness. This very process reveals the core poetics of Pajek’s painting: color as light, surface as a breathing atmosphere.
In terms of subject matter, he remains faithful to nature — trees, rivers, shores, horizons, the symmetry of water reflections. Yet these are not specific places but inner landscapes. The painter does not depict them from direct observation but from memory and emotional experience. This is why certain compositions often reappear in different color variations: sometimes in vibrant, glowing hues, other times in muted, melancholic tones. Through this, Pajek does not merely create images, but states of mind.
His color palette is carefully selected and balanced — dominated by cool blues that often contrast with complementary oranges, creating a subtle chromatic dynamic. His landscapes tend to feature monochromatic shades that emphasize peace and stillness, while his portraits display more vivid and diverse color accents that express character, strength, and presence.
The essence of Pajek’s art lies not only in his themes or color choices but above all in his painting method: short, deliberate strokes of the palette knife create a rhythmical surface. Each painting embodies an inner order and serene balance. This order is not a rigid formula but a visual rhythm we learn to trust.
Pajek’s painting is a synthesis of sensitivity and control, spontaneity and thoughtfulness. His works do not demand analysis from the viewer, but openness — a willingness to pause, to look, and to let the colors speak their own language. He is a painter who believes in the power of color, in the silent resonance of light, and in the simple yet profound truth of nature as reflected through human experience.
Admission is free.
Organizer: Center for Cultural Events Slovenske Konjice