Jan Glozik

Jan Glozik (born October 29, 1957, in Kovačica, Serbia) is a Slovak-Serbian naïve painter and a prominent representative of the Kovačica school of naïve art. He began painting in 1975, inspired by the works of local artists and mentored by Zuzana Chalupova, a key figure in Serbian naïve art. His first solo exhibition was held in Kovačica in 1983, and his first international solo show took place in Bratislava in 1992.

Glozik’s paintings depict scenes from everyday village life, folklore, and traditions of the Slovak community in Serbia. His works often feature vibrant colors, musicians, field workers, and religious motifs, with the church of Kovačica frequently appearing in the background. He paints primarily in oil on canvas but has also explored other techniques such as glass painting, pastel, watercolor, and mixed media.

Over the course of his career, he has held more than 30 solo exhibitions and participated in over 60 group exhibitions across Europe, Asia, and North America. His monumental works include pieces commemorating the 190th and 200th anniversaries of Kovačica, the 1150th anniversary of Saints Cyril and Methodius’ arrival in Great Moravia, and the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

Glozik has received numerous awards, including Prix Suisse et Prix Europe for modern naïve painting in 1995 in Switzerland, Special Mention at the International Salon of Naïve Art in 1996 in Romania, Silver and Bronze Plaques at Art Revolution Taipei in 2015 and 2016, and a Gold Plaque for cultural contribution to Kovačica and Serbia in 2015.