About
Painter associated with the Naïve Art movement and known for his artistic use of symbolism and metaphor.
Before Fame
He fought in World War I on both the Russian and Italian fronts. He was wounded at Castel Tessino one year into his service and later contracted malaria.
Trivia
His work was exhibited at the Croatian Museum of Naïve Art and at the Matija Skurjeni Museum.
Family Life
He was one of eight children born to a carpenter father. His father was killed while felling a tree, forcing him to quit school and work as a shepherd.
Associated With
He and artist Petar Grgec were both associated with the Naïve Art movement.
