Mark Sajatovich is an artist and educator whose creative journey is guided by the belief that art is a powerful reminder that contemplation and communication remain the cornerstones upon which our future will be built. At the heart of Sajatovich's artistic philosophy lies a deep appreciation for abstract art's unique capacity to challenge, provoke, and inspire. He views abstract art as a conduit for self-exploration and that this dynamic mirror encourages viewers to delve into their beliefs and forge a deeper connection with the world. With paintings that capture his observations on how the world is redrawing itself, his work interprets the evolution of society through his creative use of color and lines. His work combines the motion of abstract expressionism with the strength of geometric abstraction to forge a style of contemporary art that is guided by a profound belief in his canvas as a conduit for self-exploration as well as artistic expression.
Born in Canada, Sajatovich trained as a historian and worked at museums across the country as a writer and exhibit designer. His journey through art has been marked by a lifelong dedication to its study which culminated with a rediscovery of the rich tapestry of Canadian folk and Indigenous art which, along with the works of Kandinsky, Albers and Kline, led him back to the canvas. During the years of the pandemic, as opportunities for online art expanded, he welcomed perspectives from juries that selected his works for exhibitions, books, magazines and catalogues. Today, Sajatovich views his new work as an invitation to viewers to examine all of his abstracts with fresh eyes. As de Kooning said, "What you do when you paint, you take a brush full of paint, get paint on the picture, and you have faith."
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