Tina Konec, a visual artist from Slovenia is Artist in Residence at Bunnell from April 9 to May 29, 2026 through the Transatlantic Rising Stars Project that places European artists in residencies around the United States.

This residency seeks to promote creative and cultural exchange. Homer-based artists are invited to share 5 images of their work at a casual potluck dinner following Tina Konec’s artist talk on April 12, 6 to 8 pm.

Artist statement

“For more than a decade, drawing has been central to my artistic practice. Working with pencil and black ink, I build dense structures of lines that gradually form fragments of coniferous branches. The process itself is essential to my work and often takes on a meditative quality, unfolding through repetition, rhythm, and sustained attention. Nature holds a particular significance for me as a constant source of inspiration. The recurring motif of coniferous branches originates in the landscape of my home environment, where such trees are abundant. In my work, this natural form becomes a universal structure through which broader reflections on life, perception, and the many forms emerging from nature are revealed.”