b. 1982, Šempeter pri Novi Gorici, Slovenia

Luka Širok is one of the most prominent artists of the younger generation from the Goriška region in Slovenia.

Trained primarily as a painter, he works across a wide range of media—including painting, drawing, collage, print, installation, digital art, and hybrid combinations. Even within a single medium, his approach is typically eclectic. For example, in painting, he blends various techniques (pastel, ink, acrylic, oil, spray), languages (abstract, figurative), and styles. His installations, by contrast, often consist of found objects and materials, assembled into entirely new compositions—sometimes simply arranged, sometimes enhanced with small sculptures or touches of color.

Through this approach, Širok conveys an authentic reflection of contemporary life. His work explores themes such as seeing the world in frames, the disintegration of grand mythological systems, the heterogeneity of ethical and moral codes, the pluralism of opinions, and extreme individualism.

A brief survey of his painting oeuvre, which forms the core of his practice, shows his engagement with diverse artistic directions throughout his career. Within this eclectic mix, one can identify anchor points around which he has developed a distinctive, recognizable personal style.

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— Text by curator Mojca Grmek for the exhibition “Luka Širok: Paintings, Sculptures,” City Gallery, Nova Gorica, Slovenia, June 4–28, 2021