Jon Kraja (b.1970) is an Albanian artist, working on painting, sculpture, installation and set design. He emerged in the art scene in the 90ies, after the fall of communism in Albania, producing surprising concepts in set design and working on gestural large scale abstract and figurative painting . He is known for his personal constant research in identifying new ways of expression , experimenting on materials and media.
Jon Kraja is preoccupied by the unknown and the usefulness of lifeless objects. “I believe art is about one’s heart rather than one’s brain.” says him while asked to define his art .
Jon Kraja has exhibited in Albania, Italy, Greece, Germany, France, Netherlands, USA , Switzerland, Sweden, in solo and group exhibitions.