Martin Paluška
Chronicler of traditions and everyday life
Martin Paluška was the founder of traditional naïve art in Kovačica, creating art that was deeply rooted in the life of his community, his paintings, precise and pedantic, reflected the world of villagers, fieldwork, customs, and everyday moments through field scenery, working with livestock, and displays of folk costumes. Paluška transferred the soul of his village onto the canvas, agricultural machinery, and constant life companions also found their place in his works. Paluška considered art as a way to preserve the past, transmitting tradition and customs for future generations.
