Www.MaticPraznik.com studied at the Secondary School for Design and Photography, in the graphic design programme. He continued his education at the Faculty of Education in Ljubljana, namely in the art pedagogy programme. In regard to his studies, he was greatly impressed by the sheer diversity of the practical subjects, and equally so by his professors in the fields of graphics, sculpture, drawing, painting and design.
Personally, I believe that art can also be functional. If sculptures and paintings are considered as ‘decorations’, why not also make them useful. A painting might function as a light source, and a sculpture as a table or rest, as long as they remain unique rather than a part of serial production. This is a much debated topic, but I am staying true to my ideas, and since I am a designer at heart, I continue to merge different artistic fields.’
