Died the photographer Dragan Arrigler

He died Dragan Arriglerone of the important photographers among those published from Ljubljana Photogroups Solt. He worked as a photojournalist between 1979 and 1985 Workand later as an independent cultural worker. He died at the age of 78.

« He was a thinker, researcher and artist who, through his work and thinking, left an indelible mark, » the Faculty of Application Sciences in Ljubljana, where he engaged as an assistant professor and long -time associate of the photo department, wrote about his word of his reputation.

At first in legal waters

He devoted himself to photography at the beginning of the 70s. He had previously worked in the law. He graduated from the Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana and initially engaged in several ministries. He was educated for the photographic profession, and in a photographic role he began to be presented to the public in 1974.

As the portal states Slovenian biographyin the early period, the time of the Schoolt photo, developed a personal, authorial half photograph and, as a pronounced figure with a wide -angle and telephoto lens, shoot veduta, architectural details or still lifes in a distinct modernist tradition. As a photojournalist with a sense of humor, dramatic and the right moment, he preferred to shoot sports events during socialism and political pressures, and after the decision for an independent photographic career, he established himself in the field of commercial photography, especially as a specialist in photographs of objects and architecture.

Photo: Voranc Vogel/Work

Also acted as a publicist and educator

In the 90s, his oeuvre was detected in his oeuvre from modernism and pure photographs to postmodernism. He has shot a series of still lifes that act as images due to interference with the environment, objects and photographic tricks, violate viewing provisions or humorously illustrate the theme. He opted for a coordinated color rock and optical softening of objects, and at the time of entering the 21th century, he also focused on digital photography.

He has also engaged himself as a writer of numerous articles and books, and in his work he has collaborated with a series of designers and photographers. He has received several awards, including the Golden Bird Award (1976), Grafoimpeks Award for Best Calendar (1983, 1988), Award for Calendar Photography at the 1988 Art Director's Club, Best Photography Award at the Slovenian Advertising Festival in 1996 and other awards for commercial projects.

He also acted as an educator, as an Assistant Professor of Vist – Faculty of Application Sciences in Ljubljana. “With his dedication, wisdom and inspiring charisma, he has marked many generations of students. As a mentor, he was able to recognize and promote the uniqueness of each individual and opened new horizons in understanding photography and the world, « said MDR at the news of his death. Written at this faculty.