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Promotion of the Monograph Jordan Manasijeski at MANU

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At the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MANU) Art exhibition hall, a significant event, promotion of the monograph Jordan Manasijeski authored by prof. Dr. Vladimir Velichkovski, happened today in the presence of a distinguished audience, including foreign guests and members of the diplomatic corps in Macedonia.The inaugural address was delivered by the president of MANU, Academician Ljupcho Kocarev, the promoter prof. Dr. Ivica Djeparovski, Ljupco Zhupan from Bukefal gallery, the organizer of the event, and prof. Dr. Vladimir Velichkovski, the author of the monograph.

This substantial work spans 480 hardcover pages and boasts more than 300 color reproductions, accompanied by bilingual text in Macedonian and English. It features critical reviews from various prominent art historians: Salvatore Russo – Italy, Ruthie Tucker – USA, Sanda Stanachev Bayzek – Croatia, Dragan Jovanovi? Danilov – Serbia, Bisera Valeva – Bulgaria and Macedonian critics and lovers of art Nikola Nikolovski, Zekman Rakipovski, writers Kiro Donev, Trajan Martinovski and journalist Milcho Jovanoski.

This edition serves as an epilogue to Manasijeski’s extensive artistic journey so far, documenting events from both the domestic and international art scene including promotions, exhibitions, participation in International Art Salons for modern art and received awards. A significant focus is also placed on his contribution to the world of comics, which has been a substantial part of his artistic career. The monograph also presents a glimpse into his vast portfolio showcasing a fraction of his over 2,000 creative design solutions. The preparation of the monograph lasted for more than 6 years, with technical and graphic design executed by Bobi Kjosev, while the editorial role was undertaken by Ljupcho Zhupan a longstanding advocate of Manasijeski’s work on the global stage.

In 2009, Manasijeski was honoured with the special drawing award of the Osten World Drawing Gallery. In 2010, he participated in the prestigious Big Stars of Tomorrow Salon, at the Louvre Museum in Paris, showcasing his painting Prayer for Joy, and earning a special award from the Japan Association for Contemporary Art. One of his most famous paintings Vision of Joy secured his victory with the jury at the Eighth International Biennale in Florence in 2011. That same year his painting Friends of Light was exhibited at ARTAGE in New York, as well as at the Charity Exhibition supporting children orphaned by the tsunami in Japan.

In the expressionist painting of this eminent artist, a profound sense of liberation from the constraints of reality is evident, marked by a crafted artistic manuscript. The artist’s expansive brushstrokes, evident across various motifs and settings, bear witness to his painterly depth—a testament to his intimate, internal evolution. Few painters can claim such a remarkable creative evolution in their creative endeavors. ‘Such an exhibition is a truly heroic act because he has absolutely succeeded surpassing himself’, says Prof. Dr. Vladimir Velichkovski about Manasijeski’s artistic career.

(Dalibor Stankovic , The text was published in print edition newspaper Nova Makedonia, November 22, 2023)

The Visual Poetics of the Charismatic Painter Jordan Manasijeski presented in a Comprehensive Monograph – Toni Dimkov

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The monograph that was unveiled on November 22 in the art gallery of MANU in Skopje is a

significant work and a testament to the captivating creative endeavor of the Ohrid artist Jordan

Manasijeski.

The author of the monograph is the art critic Vladimir Velichkovski, the editoris the Ohrid

gallerist Ljupco Župan, and it was published by Jordan Manasijeski Art Foundation.The

president of MANU Ljupcho Kocarev, an academician, delivered a welcoming speech at the

book launch, and the promoter of the book at the event was prof. Dr. Ivica Djeparoski.

Jordan Manasijeski has dedicated his life and work to Ohrid, a city with a rich tradition that

includes contemporary art. He has been actively paintingsince 1985 and exhibiting since 1991.

Previously,he worked on graphic and shape design as an employee at Lihnida factory from

Ohrid. He dedicated much of his time to painting landscapes featuring Ohrid motifs, showcasing

both the lakeside and the old town architecture.

‘He is a member of the Ohrid landscapers, he has immersed him self in vibrant colors and

unrestricted movements, reaching a pinnacle in canvases painted since 2001.This period

marks a transformative journey, giving rise to imaginative landscapes characterized by the

dominance of light and a pursuit of an envisioned pristine world’, Vladimir Velichkovski has

pointed out.

“We are children of the sun, and love is the truth. Life unfolds as a sacred joy, a gift that

awakens emotions guiding us to reach the source of holy water and drink from the Eternal

Beauty of the heavenly spectrum and the Great Secret”, through multi-layered symbolism,

Jordan Manasijeski speaks about the inspirations behind his artistic creation.

‘Describing the paintings of Jordan Manasijeski is not an easy job with out an understanding of

his extensive body of work, as well as the charismatic, spiritually charged nature of his

individuality.His creativity, above all, emanates from his vision through which he authentically

and selflessly presents us with the primordial THOUGHT manifested in expressive use of the

color. Driven by his”vocation”, Jordan creates works of art using a vibrant palette rich in

mystical symbolism and a mysterious language of the subconscious. Through his art work, he

reveals to us his concern for the human soul and explores his own identity’, says Ljupco Župan,

owner of the Ohrid Bukefal gallery and editor of Jordan Manasijeski’s monograph.

It seems that the creativity and visual poetics of Manasijeski receives greater recognition abroad

than from the domestic art public. The renowned Italian curator and critic Dr. Salvatore Russo is

deeply impressed by Manasijeski’s paintings.

Very often I find my self pondering the question, who is a true artcritic? I have come to the

conclusion that time alone is the ultimate judge of art. Only time can discern the losers from

winners. In this context, the Macedonian artist Jordan Manasijeski deserves to be singled out.

He is an artist who places color and symbol at the core of his visual analysis.

Unlike his predecessors faced with informal painting, such as Pollock, Klein, Mathieu, Tapies,

SamFrancis, Jordan Manasijeski takes an innovative approach–skill fully integrating figures

into the informal structure. He delves into secret mysteries. Hamlet’s dilemmas, verbal

paradoxes, dialogue that transcends mere symbolism.A true tempest of lines and colours – as

notes by Russo.

Toni Dimkov

(The text was published in Kulturen Pechat number 206, in the printed edition of the newspaper

Sloboden Pechat on November 25-26, 2023)

The jury of the prestigious “Biennale of the Nations” in Venice awarded the artist Jordan Manasijeski with the “REPORTING QUALITY JURY PRIZE”

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The jury of the prestigious “Biennale of the Nations” in Venice awarded the artist Jordan Manasijeski with the “REPORTING QUALITY JURY PRIZE” quality award, for a style that is a tendency for new trends in art.
Manasijeski, who has long been known and recognized in the art world both inside and outside Macedonia, is among 20 out of 170 artists that the jury selected and decided to reward.

It must be noted that this is one of the more significant awards that confirm the quality and high achievements in art that reflect the high level of the art of Jordan Manasijeski.

The Biennale of the Nations Venice Art Expo is an event that involves contemporary painting, sculpture, graphics, video art and ceramic art and is considered a great world event. The aim is to make a cross-section of the trends and trends of contemporary art presented by authors from around the world. The Biennale of the Nations is held in the prestigious Palace of the “Scuola Grande di Santa Maria della Misericordia” from March 16-19, 2018.

The selection was on curators at the Biennale – Francesco Saverio Russo, Sandro Serradiflco and Salvatore Russo, supported by the jury – art critics Marko Rebuzzi (Diocesan Museum Mantova), Angelo Crespi (IL Giornale OFF critic and publicist) and prof. Luca Beatrice (former curator of the Italian pavilion at the 53rd Venetian Art Biennale).

Here is an excellent opportunity for the art lovers to enjoy the work “Pending” by the painter Jordan Manasijeski the award-winning picture of this year’s International Biennial of Nations exhibition in Venice will be exhibited in the gallery “Bukefal” Ohrid for the next two weeks, said owner Ljupco Zupan permanent promoter of the Manasijeski’s’ work in the world.

The great exhibition of Jordan Manasijeski in Museum Robevci

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In the Museum “Robevci” Ohrid(one of the most impressive houses in the old town)runs an exhibition of Jordan Manasijeski (born in 1948), which is one of the few famous painters of Macedonia. In an authentic setting (in one part of space is a permanent exhibition of archaeological finds from Roman times) exposed paintings selected works of Manasijeski that was created in the last ten years. In the works with the title “Story of Holly spaces”(but each of them has its own name) is synthesized essential features and content of his painting. The author actually wanted to show to the audience’s attention on a particular aspect of individual spiritual experience.More info ( www.facebook.com/notes/galerija-bukefal/?????????-??????-???????????/552388888129936)