Mladen Kunstic

Mladen Kunstic is a multidisciplinary artist known for his work as a painter, sculptor, collagist, illustrator, and sound artist. His practice is rooted in a deep exploration of form, material, and meaning.

Born in Zagreb, Croatia, he later moved to Germany, where he pursued both artistic and academic studies. His artistic journey includes early training in art and social sciences in Aachen, followed by studies in France and Italy, and decades of creative work spanning sculpture, installation, and painting. Personal challenges, cultural transitions, and spiritual reflection have all contributed to the evolution of his visual language.

Artistic Language & Themes

A central focus of his oeuvre is the long-term project 173 Cathedrals, in which sacred architecture becomes a metaphor for human belief, history, and collective experience. In this project, cathedrals are reimagined as vessels of memory and spiritual energy. The series has been presented in major exhibitions across Europe, reflecting his interest in bridging tradition and contemporary expression.

After a period of creative silence, Kunstic returned to painting with renewed energy and spiritual intensity. His recent works emphasize abstraction as a way of engaging with emotion, reality, and history — using color, texture, and form to pose questions rather than provide answers. This approach gives his paintings a contemplative yet powerful presence.

Collaboration with Maraletto

In collaboration with Maraletto, Mladen translates his abstract imagery into wearable art, allowing spiritual reflections to unfold on textiles. Each piece carries a sense of structure, rhythm, and inner resonance derived from his long-term artistic research.