My work is rooted in observation—of the world around me, of social structures, and of my own position within them. It begins with an idea, shaped by personal reflection and broader societal constructs, unfolding through a dialogue between concept, medium, and process. Rather than adhering to a fixed style, I allow the idea to dictate the form, engaging with diverse materials such as drawing, painting, graphics, text, sound, and installation. The medium is never the goal; it is a tool that serves the process of questioning and discovery.

Fluidity is central to my practice. I resist the comfort of categorization, seeing artistic identity not as a fixed signature but as a space for transformation. To remain adaptable, curious, and engaged is both my challenge and my responsibility as an artist. My greatest fear is not a lack of recognition but stagnation—falling into patterns that prioritize familiarity over exploration. By remaining “style-fluid,” I embrace art as an evolving process, mirroring the complexity of the world itself.

My work often focuses on the intimate and the universal: identity, memory, ritual, labor, and the passage of time. I am drawn to moments that are often overlooked or dismissed—whether fragments of personal experience or broader societal constructs—and seek to elevate these into spaces for reflection and conversation. Through this, I explore the paradoxical nature of human perception and the interplay between what is seen, felt, and remembered. My collected, altered, and self-generated works function as interwoven materials for reflection and projection, emphasizing the fluid nature of perception and recollection.

At the heart of my work is an interest in transformation—how memory shifts over time, how rituals adapt to new contexts, and how value and identity are negotiated in personal and societal exchanges. I also explore the material and conceptual processes behind art-making, interrogating the boundaries between object and meaning. From embroidering canvases to recording the sound of drawing, my works emphasize the narrative embedded in creation itself. By blurring distinctions between personal and universal, ephemeral and permanent, I aim to create works that remain open, fluid, and resonant with the complexity of human experience.

Audience interaction is a recurring element in my installations. I invite visitors to engage, transforming them from passive observers into active collaborators. This dynamic reflects my belief in art as dialogue, fostering connection and introspection. By challenging the traditional separation of artist, artwork, and audience, I encourage deeper engagement with the work.

Ultimately, my work challenges fixed definitions, embracing boundaries not as limitations but as spaces for exploration. Art, like life, is most meaningful when it remains open to change.

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“Artist Maja Rozman on Dreams, Creative Collaboration, and Future Work”, an Interview by Elaine Ritchel

“Redefiniranje pozicije grafike u umjetnosti”, an Interview by Srđan Sandić (Vizkultura)