The exhibition
“FENICE” – Solo exhibition by Anica Bocic, 9–25 October 2026
“FENICE” explores the sea as a symbol of freedom, transformation and rebirth. Through paintings inspired by water, sailing and the ever-changing nature of the sea, Anica Bocic turns the maritime landscape into an intimate space where emotions, personal experiences and inner change take shape. Recurring images of sailing boats become a metaphor for life itself: a journey through changing conditions, challenges and new horizons, always moving forward. The title FENICE evokes the universal symbol of rebirth and the ability to transform difficult experiences into renewed strength.
The exhibition, curated by Le vie delle Foto, is free to visit at DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste, Piazza della Repubblica 1, Trieste, and is open to both hotel guests and external visitors.
The artist
Anica Bocic, originally from Serbia, has lived in Friuli for almost thirty years. Her artistic practice is deeply connected to the sea, an element through which she has found a way to reconnect with herself and express her sensitivity through painting. After returning to canvases and colours, painting became an increasingly personal language, with brushes becoming, in her own words, an extension of her soul. The sea and sailing boats are recurring subjects in her work, embodying freedom, movement and the continuous journey of life. Through her paintings, Bocic seeks to share the emotions the sea evokes in her and to create a connection with the viewer, reflecting her belief in art as a powerful means of bringing different sensitivities together.
Opening: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.