Keep What is True, 2026
Oil on Wood Panel
30 x 40

Stanka Kordic is a painter known for merging figurative representation with abstraction. Through layered brushwork, unconventional tools, and atmospheric compositions, she often disrupts traditional depictions of reality to create emotionally charged imagery.

Kordic began her career in illustration and portraiture in 1987 but later shifted to focus on her personal work. Her artistic process evolved to become more experimental and intuitive, often working without a predetermined plan. Her paintings frequently include elements of landscapes and dreamlike distortions, reflecting the fluid nature of perception.

Keep What Is True encompasses Stanka’s favorite theme: the connection between children and nature. Much of her work features a single figure, embodying empowerment and serenity within their environment. She believes that young people possess a natural affinity for the natural world, which particularly inspires her. “Children are the most refreshingly authentic people on earth. They hold their truth unflinchingly before us,” Kordic states. “I choose to focus on their confidence and ease, allowing that feeling to inform my decisions in the painting process. The color choices and textures emerge from this deep connection, guiding the story of the painting in its own direction.”

30 x 40

Oil on Wood Panel