Meet our team
What happens when creativity and business are mixed?
The Art Bottega team consists of 5 members in Zagreb and Split. Ivana, Zrinka and Vana will take you through this fun experience in Split in our beautiful studio in Diocletian’s Palace. Dora and Monika will awaken the artist in you in our studio in Zagreb.
Bring your friends or come alone and have fun with us at one of our locations. If you would like to see us at your place, give us a call, we will be happy to answer. Have fun with Pinele & Vino
Ivana Filipović
Executive Manager
M.Sc. edu. Phil.
Born in 92. in Split. After the end of II. language high school, continues his education at the University of Zadar, Bologna and Split and obtains a master’s degree in philosophy education and Italian language and literature. She has nurtured her passion for painting since childhood, and she strengthened her talent by attending an art studio under the guidance of Luka Radice.
‘ When I grow up, I’ll be a TV person. ‘
Stipe Mamić
CEO & Founder
M.Sc. father
Born in Split, graduated from the Faculty of Economics in Zagreb, majoring in finance. After completing his studies, he worked in renowned international institutions, and also spent a year in the USA. He poured his life and creative experience into Pinele & Vino evenings.
‘ While life rushes, I will take it easy. ‘
Zrinka Ružičić
Operations Manager
M.Sc. art.
Born in 1992. in Split. She was educated in Split and Široki Brijeg, and in 2016 graduated in sculpture. After the academy, he travels, participates and holds various art and performance workshops. With his engagement, he participates in the Seven Days of Creation festival in Pazin. For a period she worked as an art teacher in an elementary school in Split.
‘ Nothing will spoil my day. ‘
Vana Christmas
Manager of Pineli & Vino – Split
M.Sc. art.
Born in 1994. in Split. She earned the title of Master of Fine Arts and Fine Arts Education in 2019. at the Art Academy of the University of Split. In his free time, he travels and volunteers as part of the Erasmus plus program.
‘ I love only myself, only myself. ‘
Dora Šitum
Manager of Pineli & Vino – Zagreb
student of painting at ALU Zagreb
Born in Vinkovci in 1997. In Osijek, he is studying to become a painting designer at the School of Applied Arts and Design. Then he enrolled in the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, where he is currently studying for the 1st year MA in painting. In addition to being a painting designer, he is also a professional makeup artist.
‘ Omnia mea mecum porto. ‘
Monika Taborski
Manager of Pineli & Vino – Zagreb
student of painting at ALU Zagreb
Rleft in 1994 in Požega. She graduated from the High School of Music and acquired the profession of “musician – guitarist”. 2017. enrolled in the painting department at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb. Currently student 4. years of painting in the class of Igor Rončević.
‘ Amicus certas in re incerta cernitur. ‘
Do you want to join the Art Bottega team?
Art Bottega is the perfect workplace for all creative people who like to be surrounded by people. Our Pineli & Vino evenings are based on basic acrylic painting techniques. Leaders are communicative and open people who know how to animate others and help them create their first work of art within the given time limit.