Samo
1965
born on 1 February in Celje, Slovenia
1980–1984
Technical School of Mechanical Engineering, Celje, Slovenia
1986–1988
Mechanical design engineer, scales manufacturer, Celje, Slovenia
1988–1993
Computer operator, trading company, Celje, Slovenia
1993–1994
Study trips in Austria and Switzerland
1994–1995
Art in Architecture, Slovenia
1995–1999
Studied sculpture at Alanus University, Alfter, Germany
One-year scholarship from GLS Bank
Development scholarship from Telekom Slovenija
since 1999
independent sculptor
2009–2014
Founding member and curator at Raum für Kunst und Natur, Bonn, Germany
The garden is my studio in nature. The grounds, hedges and installations form an ever-changing overall composition. It is a place of encounter and inspiration. Nature and the sculptural work complement one another particularly well because their contrasts often create a palpable tension.