Marlenka Stupica facts for kids
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Marlenka Stupica
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Stupica in 2013
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Marlenka Muck
17 December 1927 |
| Died | 17 June 2022 (aged 94) Ljubljana, Slovenia
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| Nationality | Slovene |
| Education | Academy of Fine Arts, Ljubljana, 1946/47 |
| Known for | Drawing, illustrating |
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Notable work
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Children's books illustrations |
| Awards | Prešeren Foundation Award 1972 for achievements in illustration Levstik Award 1999 for lifetime achievement Prešeren Award 2013 for lifetime achievement |
Marlenka Stupica (born Muck, 17 December 1927 – 17 June 2022) was a famous Slovene artist. She was best known for illustrating children's books. She drew pictures for over one hundred books. This made her one of the most important illustrators in Slovenia.
Life and Art of Marlenka Stupica
Marlenka Stupica was born as Marlenka Muck. This happened in Maribor, a city in what was then called the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. Her birthday was 17 December 1927.
She studied art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana. She finished her studies there in 1950. During this time, she also traveled to many countries in Europe. She even started illustrating while she was still a student.
Throughout her life, Marlenka Stupica illustrated more than one hundred children's books. She also worked as a designer for businesses. Sometimes, she created the backgrounds and sets for puppet shows.
Her art was shown in many places around the world. These included Tokyo, Bratislava, Bologna, and Rome. She loved to draw landscapes, water, trees, and the sky. She illustrated classic fairy tales by famous authors. These included the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Astrid Lindgren. She also illustrated stories by Slovene author Ela Peroci.
Marlenka Stupica's daughter, Marija Lucija Stupica, also became a well-known illustrator. Marlenka Stupica passed away in Ljubljana on 17 June 2022. She was 94 years old.
Awards and Achievements
Marlenka Stupica received many important awards for her amazing work. In 1972, she won the Prešeren Foundation Award. This was for her great achievements in illustrating children's books.
She also won the Levstik Award a record six times. She received this award in 1950, 1952, 1954, 1959, 1960, and 1970. This award is given for the best illustrations. In 1999, she won the same Levstik Award for her lifetime achievements in illustration.
In 2013, she was given the highest honor. She received the Prešeren Award for her lifetime achievements in art.
