Alenka Slavinec

June 14-25
Wayward Pen Presents: Works by Alenka Slavinec

Alenka Slavinec’s “SLOVENIA IN US”, Opens in New York

New York, NY – Wayward Pen Foundation, will present “SLOVENIA IN US”, an exhibition

dedicated to raising the awareness of Slovenia’s heritage and independence, created by photographer

Alenka Slavinec. This collection of work will exhibit from June 14th through June 25th at the Gallery

MC. The opening reception for the art exhibition is scheduled on June 14th and the closing party and

celebration of Slovenia’s sovereignty is scheduled on June 25th.

This unique exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the beautiful and imaginary world famous Lipizzan

stallions, Europe’s oldest domesticated breed of horses. It is a tribute to Slovenia’s independence and

freedom. The majestic white stallions were photographed in their home town in Lipizza, Slovenia at the

Lipica Stud Farm, which has 430 years of illustrious history. For most of that history, this elegant and

orderly estate has been the private breeding preserve of noble families and noble horses. Today, everyone

can enjoy a stroll down the well-tended grounds, visit the spotless stables and paddocks, and witness the

famous Lipizzan horses dazzling with their dancing feet to classical music.

“Slovenia in US” premiered at the Slovenian Embassy on February 8, 2011 in Washington D.C., hosted

by Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor. Alenka chose 20 photographs to represent each year of

Slovenian independence from 1991 to the present, through the pure form of the Lipizzan stallion, as

follows: 1991 – Walk Away; 1992 – Our Determination; 1993 – Lipa (Linden Tree); 1994 – First

Love; 1995 – Elan; 1996 – Behind; 1997 – Horizon; 1998 – Home; 1999 – Run To The Sun; 2000 –

Millennium Hope; 2001 – Still in the Frame; 2002 – Mature Dream; 2003 – I Belong To You; 2004 –

Member; 2005 – Beautiful Romance; 2006 – Never Give Up; 2007 – Good-Bye, Tolar; 2008 – Heart

of European Union; 2009 – New Wave; 2010 – Loyalty.

Alenka Slavinec is one of the finest emerging photographers in Slovenia, known not only as an artist, but

also as a leading expert and luminary in her field. She is recognized for leading, collaborating, and

initiating key programs within artistic communities in Slovenia and the United States. Her past work

includes a public relations position at Satchi & Satchi and an official photographer for The Slovenia

Times of Ljubljana. Alenka currently serves as a cultural manager at the Museum of Transitory Art

(MOTA) in Ljubljana and on the board of directors at the Wayward Pen Foundation in New York City,

a non-profit cross cultural organization dedicated to the exchange between new and emerging European

primarily Slovenian and American artists.

This event is sponsored by Raiffeisen Bank, and partnered by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General

Consulate of Slovenia, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington D.C., The Slovenia

Times, Lipica, Wayward Pen Foundation, YA IndieGround House, Rogaska, and the fashion house of

designer Sanja Veličkovič.

You are hereby cordially invited to attend the opening reception on June 14, 2011. Gallery MC is located

at 549 West 52nd Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10019. Reception starts at 7pm.

RSVP IS MANDATORY: info@waywardpen.org

PRESS INQUIRIES CONTACT: press@yaindiegroundhouse.com , info@waywardpen.org

INFO ON ALENKA SLAVINEC: www.alenkaslavinec.com