ABOUT US

Atelier Sottomuro

Atelier Sottomuro is a gallery in the Old Town beneath the Porto di Sottomuro, literally meaning ‘under the wall’. It is owned by Jan Ejsymontt who has lived and worked in Rovinj for the last three years. Rovinj has always attracted artists and there is a constantly growing colony of painters and art lovers who are fascinated by the beauty of Rovinj, including Jan.

‘I fell in love with Rovinj the moment I visited this magical town. I have always dreamt of living by the sea and am constantly enthralled by the sheer beauty and power of the Istrian bay. The picturesque fishing harbour holds a wealth of subjects for drawing, and the Old Town with its shuttered windows, labyrinthine cobbled streets and rows of hanging washing, begs to be painted. The rocky coves and pine forest that surround Rovinj, along with the nearby islands and beautiful hinterland, are also a great source of calm inspiration.’

Jan’s own work is mainly abstract, but in her gallery she also shows the work of several other artists who have a mix of eclectic styles and who work in a variety of mediums. She also produces a range of beautiful jewellery using semi-precious stones, Murano glass and silver and regularly shows this collection in London at the Business Design Centre.

Jan is a member of Uliks, an established artist’s association based in Pula, a city south of Rovinj and regularly exhibits with it.

Jan works with a number of well respected Istrian artists, who will act as tutor on your holiday.

Matilda Zanini

Matilda is a well respected Croatian artist who lives and works in Rovinj. Matilda studied Fine Arts and History of Art at the University of Rijeka where she also took a teaching degree. In 2002 she began lecturing in art technique at the Open University in Rovinj where she founded and runs very popular workshops, teaching adults and children. Matilda works with her students on line, colour, composition, form and space. She teaches a variety of techniques with different materials including watercolour and is very keen to support each student to develop their own style and creativity. Matilda is a working artist who is widely exhibited. She is particularly admired for her vibrant style.