Artwork: “IGGY LOVES PUPPUCCINO”

Created specifically for the Art Expo in Trieste 2026, this piece celebrates Trieste’s legendary status as the coffee capital of the Adriatic by using real brewed coffee as the primary pigment.

This vibrant assemblage fuses the warm, organic sepia tones of espresso with the bold, graphic sensibilities of Pop Art.

The artwork stars the charming “Iggy” (short for Italian Greyhound)

—a beloved local icon, deeply cherished by both Italian and Slovenian visitors to the Expo, capturing a sense of regional warmth and affection. In a deeply personal twist, Iggy’s well-loved, threadbare rabbit toy—his ultimate security blanket that he carries everywhere, is uniquely stuffed with the hair of the artist’s own beloved Greyhound mix, pushing the boundaries of traditional mixed media.

Who can withstand Iggy’s puppy eyes begging for his share of a “puppuccino”?

While visiting his beloved coffee bar—where his very own designated bold red cup is kept waiting for him? Dogs love real puppuccinos, and here the "froth" cascades over the rim is in soft, 3D textile form.

The composition is anchored by a sturdy wooden coffee table below, while the light blue background features delicate, repeating patterns created through a lace-like border stamp technique—adding an unexpected culinary texture reminiscent of wallpapers in old Triestine villas.

This playful collage is designed as a 3D multi-sensory experience

that celebrates the love for Italian Greyhounds, synthesizes humor

and merges pop culture charm

with a profound contemporary homage to local culture.

Medium: Coffee pigment watercolors, mixed media, textile assemblage “rabbit” filled with real dog hair, 3D fiber foam, and custom doily-stamped motifs. Artwork size: 72.5 cm x 52.5 cm including frame

"Never mind - jet setting"

In, out, reverse, straight on, upside down—leftover.

This piece is a sharp, satirical critique of modern society and the blind rush of the crowd. In our fast-paced "jet-setting" world, people move like a school of fish—swimming frantically in every direction without any assurance of truth, driven simply by the instinct to go where everyone else goes. Caught in the slipstream of trends and collective opinions, the masses move blindly on the mere momentum of the rush.

Through heavy textures and a touch of irony, this mixed-media canvas explores the chaos of herd mentality. It stands as a powerful visual question: In a world moving this fast, are we choosing our own path, or just waiting to become the leftovers of the crowd? Are you challenged now to step out of the frantic current and question where the crowd around you is truly heading? 

Mixed media, onion net, sardine box, acrylic on canvas, made for exhibition in Groznjan (Croatia) 2025 

"Cliterally perfect - the hidden kingdom of pleasure!"

Viva la vulva! A bold, radiant, and beautifully empowering celebration of female anatomy and pleasure. This mixed-media piece proudly strips away historic taboos, transforming the sacred geometry of the female body into an artistic kingdom of joy and power. 

Sculpted with passionate strokes of crimson, flame-orange, and deep magenta, the abstract forms culminate in a single, brilliant crystal at the apex—a literal crown jewel marking a sanctuary of delight.                                                                                  It is a witty, vibrant, and essential tribute to the perfection of natural design.

mixed media on canvas, 2024

"Blown away - When I sail, you don't!”

A fierce celebration of nature's ultimate reset button.

This dramatic, tactile exploration captures the legendary Croatian wind, "the Bura," and the tense anticipation of an atmospheric cleansing. The Bura arrives as a witching force that roars, thunders, and shakes small stone houses—yet leaves behind exceptionally clear, crisp air, sweeping away the heavy humidity, haze, and dark, rainy clouds.

As the gale rages, a small owl crouches low in the vibrant green grass, patiently waiting it out until the air is swept clean. Crafted with a deep regional connection, the piece physically integrates authentic heavy Istrian stone from Lovran, beautifully animated by textile elements from Zagreb.

Exhibited: Extempore Grožnjan, 2024

Medium: Mixed Media (Istrian Stone and Zagreb Textile on Canvas), 2024

"Above and beyond my wildest dreams of gravity!"

*What happens when you let go of the ground entirely?

This striking piece is a visual manifesto on surrender and adventure. Set against a richly textured backdrop of tempestuous blues, an anonymous figure climbs upward, clinging effortlessly to the glowing tentacles of an immense, crimson energy source. *

By combining graphic lines, rich impasto textures, and an audacious color palette, this artwork serves as a beautiful reminder: sometimes the most magnificent places we can reach require us to leave our gravity—and our fears—completely behind.

Mixed Media on Canvas, 2025 

"everybunny need somebunny sometimes" 

mosaic stones, 2026

"If I could fly!" 

tiffany bird 2025