About

Maja Apostoloska
Rijswijk, NL

Ik ben Mja Apostoloska, geboren in Skopje, Macedonië en woon en werk in Nederland. Ik heb de kunstacademie afgerond op het gebied van grafisch ontwerp, grafische technieken, conservering en restauratie, interieurontwerp en styling en architectonisch 3D-tekenen. Prijzen 2006 XIII Internationale Studenten Grafiek Tentoonstelling, SCG, Belgrado, Servië (1e prijs) 2005 XXXII Premio internazionale di Graphica del “Pomero a Villa Burba”, Milaan, Italië (diploma) 2004 XXXIII Premio internazionale di Graphica del “Pomero a Villa Burba”, Milaan, Italië (diploma) Eenvrouws tentoonstellingen: 2008 13 april - 5 mei “Vlinder en Fantasie”, Leonardo Centrum, Belgrado, Servië (muziekperformance tentoonstelling, dans, koor, schilderijen, tekeningen, schetsboeken, digitaal) 2007 31 januari (januari-februari) “Liefde maken met de kunst – Man-Vlinder-Kunst II”, Jeugd Cultureel Centrum, Skopje, Macedonië 2006 2 november “Liefde maken met de kunst – Man-Vlinder-Kunst I”, Dom Kulture Studentskog grada, Belgrado, Servië (prijswinnende tentoonstelling op de XIII Internationale Studenten Grafiek Tentoonstelling, SCG) Geselecteerde groep internationale tentoonstellingen: 2001 Skopje, Macedonië, Jeugd Cultureel Centrum, Grafische tentoonstelling van generatie 1998-2002, DSUPU ”Lazar Lichenoski”, afstudeertentoonstelling Skopje, Macedonië, Museum van Skopje, “Tentoonstelling ter ere van Lazar Lichenoski” 2002 Japan, Kyoto, Internationaal Kunstcentrum 2003 Belgrado, Servië, December Tentoonstelling van mini-afdrukken in grafische collectief Tetovo, Macedonië, Tweede Internationale Biennale van mini-afdrukken “Betreed de levende stad en verlaat” Veles, Macedonië, Veles mini-afdruk tentoonstelling - Tweede internationale Biennale “Veles grafische cirkel” Roemenië, Bala Mare, Maramures, Florean Museum 2004 Milaan, Italië, XXXII Premio internazionale di Graphica del “Pomero a Villa Burba”, bekroond met diploma Stip, Macedonië, Bezisten salon, Tentoonstelling van 14 studenten uit de klas van prof. mag. Mirko Vujisik België, ”Museum van klein formaat”, grafische tentoonstelling, tekeningen en schilderijen ter ere van Anry Matis Didimoteixo, Griekenland, internationale tentoonstelling en workshop Milaan, Italië, ”Studio archive storico rhodense”, grafische tentoonstelling voor buitenlandse kunstenaars Roemenië, Bala Mare, Maramures, Florean Museum Skopje, Macedonië, “VIth Student International Art Biennal, SIAB” Novi Sad, Servië, grafische tentoonstelling – FLU - Skopje Nish, Servië, tentoonstelling “Niski graficki krug” (alleen geselecteerde studenten tentoonstellen) Skopje, Macedonië, mail art “Gisteren en vandaag” 2005 Belgrado, Servië, XIII Internationale Biennale Studenten Grafiek Tentoonstelling, SCG Romanija, Bala Mare, Maramures, Florean Museum Belgrado, Servië, “prof. Mirko Vujisich en zijn 14 studenten”, tentoonstelling waar de beste werken van vier jaar studie werden gepresenteerd, DKSG, SCG Novi Sad, Servië, “prof. Mirko Vujisich en zijn 14 studenten”, tentoonstelling waar de beste werken van vier jaar studie werden gepresenteerd, DKSG, SCG Skopje, Macedonië, Chifte am An, afstudeertentoonstelling van de studenten aan de Academie voor Schone Kunsten Belgrado, Servië, DKSG – tentoonstelling van zes studenten - bekroond op de XIII Internationale Studenten Grafiek Tentoonstelling, SCG, Belgrado, Servië 2006-2008 Karavanen van de verzamelaar Tihomir Kondev “Geluiden van de levensritme” “Al die muziek – Geluid van kleur, Kleur van geluid” Internationale kunstkaravanen van de verzamelaar Tihomir Kondev die tentoonstelden in Ohrid, Strumica, Kumanovo, Veles, Skopje, (Macedonië), Belgrado, Novi Sad (Servië) en in het Macedonische Centrum in New York. 2008 Decoratie van tekeningen in de Kickstart Training Language School, Den Haag, Nederland Verschillende opdrachten voor kinderportretten en schilderijen 2008> groepstentoonstelling in Nederland

I am Maja Apostoloska, an interior stylist, graphic artist, and creative professional with a background in fine arts, conservation, and restoration. My work spans interior design, visual arts, and cultural projects across Europe, including international exhibitions and award-winning graphic art. Experienced in managing creative projects and workshops, I combine artistic vision with practical expertise to create inspiring, harmonious spaces and meaningful artistic experiences.

Position:

Graphic artist with conservation and restoration, Interior styling and architecture

Awards:

2006 XIII International Students Graphic Exhibition, SCG, Belgrade, Serbia (1st award) 2005 XXXII Premio internazionale di Graphica del “Pomero a Villa Burba”, Milan, Italy 2004 XXXIII Premio internazionale di Graphica del “Pomero a Villa Burba”, Milan, Italy

One woman exhibitions:

2008 April 13th- May 5th “Butterfly and Fantasy”, Leonardo Centre, Belgrade, Serbia (music performance exhibition, dance, choir, paintings, drawings, sketchbooks, digital) 2007 January 31st (January-February) “Making love with the art – Man-Butterfly-Art II”, Youth Cultural Center, Skopje, Macedonia 2006 November 2nd “Making love with the art – Man-Butterfly-Art I”, Dom Kulture Studentskog grada, Belgrade, Serbia (awarded exhibition at XIII International Students Graphic Exhibition, SCG)

Selected group International exhibitions: 2001 Skopje,Macedonia, Youth Cultural Centar, Graphic exhibition of generation 1998-2002, DSUPU ”Lazar Lichenoski”, graduate exhibition Skopje, Macedonia, Museum of Skopje, “Exhibition in honor of Lazar Lichenoski” 2002 Japan, Kyoto, International Art Centar 2003 Belgrade, Serbia, December Exhibition of mini- prints in Graphical collective Tetovo, Macedonia, Second International Biennial of mini-prints “Enter in live city and Exit” Veles, Macedonia,Veles mini print exhibition-Second international Biennale “Veles graphic circle” Romania, Bala Mare, Maramures, Florean Museum 2004 Milan, Italy, XXXII Premio internazionale di Graphica del “Pomero a Villa Burba”, awarded with diploma Stip,Macedonia, Bezisten salon, Exibition of 14 students from the class of prof.mag. Mirko Vujisik Belgium, ”Muzeum of small format”, graphic exhibition, drawings and paintings in honor of Anry Matis Didimoteixo, Greece, international exhibition and workshop Milan, Italy, ”Studio archive storico rhodense”, graphic exhibition for foreign artists Romania, Bala Mare, Maramures, Florean Museum Skopje, Macedonia, “VIth Student International Art Biennal, SIAB” Novi Sad, Serbia, graphic exhibition – FLU - Skopje Nish, Serbia, exhibition “Niski graficki krug” (exhibiting only selected students) Skopje, Macedonia, mail art “Yesterday and today” 2005 Belgrade, Serbia, XIII International Biennal Students Graphic Exhibition, SCG Romanija, Bala Mare, Maramures, Florean Museum Belgrade, Serbia, “prof. Mirko Vujisich and his 14 students”, exhibition where were presented the best works from four years lasting studies, DKSG, SCG Novi Sad, Serbia, “prof. Mirko Vujisich and his 14 students”, exhibition where were presented the best works from four years lasting studies, DKSG, SCG Skopje, Macedonia, Chifte am An, graduated exhibition of the students at the Academy of fine arts Belgrade, Serbia, DKSG – exhibition on six students - awarded on XIII International Students Graphic Exhibition, SCG, Belgrade, Serbia 2006-2008 Caravans of the collector Tihomir Kondev “Sounds of the Life Rhythm” “All That Music – Sound of Color, Color of Sound” International art caravans of the collector Tihomir Kondev exhibiting in Ohrid, Strumica, Kumanovo, Veles, Skopje, (Macedonia), Belgrade, Novi Sad (Serbia) and at the Macedonian Center in New York. 2008 Drawings decoration in the Kickstart Training Language School, Den Hague, The Netherlands Several commitions of children portrats and paitings

Publications EYS Magazine, art coulumn “About my art”, exhibition “Fantasy and Butterflies”, 18th April 2008 Solo show of Maya Apostoloska in Belgrade, newspaper Utrinski vesnik, number 2676, 03.05. 2008 (interview) “Making love with the art is my perfect role for the existing”, newspaper Nova Makedonija, number 21009, 07.02.2007 (interview) “Kafe, sonce I peperutka” a song for “Making Love with the Art I”, newspaper Nova Makedonija, number 21005, 02.02.2007 Solo show of young graphic artist Maja Apostoloska, newspaper Utrinski Vesnik, number 2296, 30.01.2007 “Novogodishna trilogija”, newspaper Utrinski vesnik, number 1401, 16.10.2006

Employment History Work History: 2001-06 “Youth Cultural Centre”, Skopje, Macedonia Graphic design, marketing, organizing cultural manifestations 2003-06 “Cinema Frosina” (“Youth cultural Centre”), Skopje, Macedonia Graphic design, hostess girl 2002-06 “Universal Hall”, Skopje, Macedonia Graphic design, marketing, scenography at the theatre show “Novogodishna trilogija” 2005-06 “National Theatre of Macedonia” (department Opera), Skopje, Macedonia Graphic design

2008- owner of Treumann Aannemersbedrijf

Work with children: 2001-06 “DKC- Children Creative Centre” (“Youth Cultural Centre”), Skopje, Macedonia Art workshops with children aged 0-12 years

Research and Training: 2004 A stay in the Center of Graphics and Visual Researches “Academy”, Faculty of plastic art, Belgrade, Serbia 2004 Colony (Macedonian represent at the international student art workshop), Didimoteixo, Greece 2005 A stay in the Center of Graphics and Visual Researches “Academy”, at the Faculty of plastic art in Belgrade, Serbia 2004-2006 Conservating and restorating in the Institute for conservation and restoration of Republic of Macedonia, Skopje, Macedonia Icon dating 16c. representing Ss. Atanas Ss. Bogorodica Church dating 12-14c. (murals – alfresco, alseco) Ss. Atanas Church, village Leshok, Macedonia (murals – alfresco, alseco) 2007 Conservating a sculpture representing Ss. Nike, belong to Family Chen, Den Haag, The Netherlands

CV

Opleiding

  1. 2018–2022Interior styling and architectuur· The Netherlands
  2. 2002–2006Art Academy· Skopje Macedonia