My concepts revolve around the intricate interplay of human emotions—particularly the complex feelings of one's self worth, self acceptance and the dynamic balance of vulnerability and resilience we as individuals possess. Through the symbolism of the bull, I explore how we interact, react to and live alongside our powerful emotions. Inspired by it's strong visual presence I document my emotional experiences through this creature, which I perceive as a form of an alter ego
Stefanie Hudspeth is an academic painter. Born in Vancouver, Canada, raised in Dubrovnik,
Croatia. She earned her high school diploma at the Art High School Luka Sorkočević in Dubrovnik.
She continued her academic education and earned her BFA in Fine Arts Studio at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. After returning to Croatia, she completed her MFA in Painting under the guidance of artist Duje Jurić at the University of Fine Arts in Zagreb.
She has taken part in two solo shows and numerous group exhibitions in Rochester, Los Angeles, Zagreb and Dubrovnik. Her concepts are inspired by the aesthetic of the human and animal forms. They serve as mediums and aid her in producing extensions of her inner dispositions. Through topics of self-image and self-expression, she aims to honestly portray the ever-changing passions of the human condition. The recurring
shape of the bull provides a consistent source of inspiration in the majority of her works
Group Exhibitions
2025 - Venice International ART Fair, 21st edition – ITSLIQUID Group, Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello
- Group exhibition in honour of International Woman’s day, Norwegian Embassy, Zagreb
- Group exhibition of miniature paintings, National library, Dubrovnik
2023 - 30th anniversary of Art high school Luka Sorkočević, Lazareti, Dubrovnik
2022 - Group exhibition of miniature paintings, National library, Dubrovnik
- Group exhibition in collaboration with DURA “How to look at the city/Kako gledati grad”, National Theatre Marin Držić, Dubrovnik
- ALU Perspektiva, Final student exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Zagreb
2020 - Group exhibition “St. Blaise”, Dubrovnik Research Library
- Group exhibition “Rector’s Palace”, Dubrovnik National Library
- Group exhibition “ Equinox celebration” in collaboration with artists Duško Šibl, Ivana Jovanović Trostmann, Petra Held Potočnjak, Josipa Vlašić - Lokrum island, Dubrovnik
Solo Exhibition
2024 - “Relentless Rumination” hotel Rixos, Dubrovnik
2021 - Solo exhibition, “Pozornica” ARTUR gallery, Dubrovnik
