BILJANA PETRESKA
My art primarily consists of multimedia portraits. I specialize in conceptual imagery utilizing traditional and alternative photography techniques. I use drawing and painting elements in my works, in addition to diverse materials like resin, glass, acrylic, and natural substances.
My pieces are reminiscent of diary entries with a goal to share stories of vulnerability and resilience. I usually show vulnerability with emotions printed onto fragile materials such as leaves, feathers, and flower petals. I encase these organic materials in glass or in bottles; this protection symbolizes the needed invisible boundaries, representing resilience.
My art is created from a synthesis of experiences and a deep material and technique exploration to convey inner narratives that make us feel accepted as who we genuinely are, a kind offer to provide a sense of empowerment to myself and the viewer.
BIOGRAPHY
Biljana Petreska, a multidisciplinary artist rooted in photography, resides in Buffalo, New York, and was born in Skopje, Macedonia. With a rich academic background that spans a fine arts degree alongside a doctorate degree in pharmacy, Biljana uniquely melds her scientific expertise with artistic expression. Her chemistry, botany, and pharmacognosy background informs and shapes her creative process.
Biljana's work is a continuous quest to push the boundaries of traditional photography and art, inviting viewers into her world to explore the profound layers of human experience and interaction. She often features herself as the subject, navigating themes of vulnerability, transparency, and a fragmented perception of the self and others. Her work invites viewers to a dialogue about shared narratives, fostering emotional connections that resonate deeply with themes of belonging and acceptance.
Biljana's artwork has been shown in various esteemed venues, including Hallwalls and Burchfield-Penney in Buffalo, New York. She is represented by 33 Contemporary Gallery in Palm Beach, Florida where she regularly exhibits her work. In 2024, Biljana earned the prestigious title of Roycroft Artisan in Photography and participated in the Canvas International Art Fair, 60th Venice Biennale of Art. Biljana was the winner of the 2024 Big Orbit Members’ Show and was awarded a solo exhibition at CEPA Gallery.
Biljana has enjoyed publications in numerous American and international magazines, including JaamZIN Creative Magazine and Arts to Hearts Magazine. Most recently, she was featured by Beautiful Bizarre Magazine based in Australia and has been a Featured Artist by the ITSLIQUID Group based in Italy.
In March 2025, her light painting photography will be displayed in Nuevos Ministerios Railway Station in Madrid, Spain. Her work has also been included in the Lunar Codex which uses digital and analog technology to preserve art, books, and music, enclosed in time capsules and launched to the Moon as a message-in-a-bottle to the future.