[Concept] Art Meetup ft. Sixmorevodka

SGA General 18.09.2024.
Time 19 - 21 h
Language English
Location Playstudios Europe, Masarikova 5
Price Free with registration

[Concept] Art Meetup ft. Sixmorevodka

SGA is proud to present Sixmorevodka, the acclaimed Berlin-based art studio working with top-tier clients and developing its own RPG games and IPs! Join us at Playstudios Europe on Wednesday, September 18th from 7 PM.

After a long time, SGA is returning to an “obvious” topic for one of its meetups – art. But this time, it’s a special [Concept] Art Meetup featuring Sixmorevodka, the acclaimed Berlin-based studio specializing in concept, character and cover art, among many other things. We are lucky to have both the studio’s Founder and Art Director in Belgrade with us, for an extended Q&A session and a special portfolio review for all the local aspiring concept or character artists.

Sixmorevodka is a premier creative studio based in Berlin, Germany, renowned for concept art, illustration and visual development services for the entertainment industry. Founded in 2010 by Marko Đurđević, the studio has established itself as a leader in crafting visually stunning and innovative artwork, particularly in the realms of fantasy and science fiction. Specializing in character design and illustrations, Sixmorevodka has collaborated with top-tier clients across the gaming, film and publishing industries, including giants like Riot Games, Warner Brothers, Sony, Marvel and others.

Beyond client work, Sixmorevodka develops its own intellectual properties. The studio is the creative force behind DEGENESIS, one of the most critically acclaimed tabletop role-playing games to date. Currently, they are expanding their creative endeavors with ORKEN, a fantasy transmedia project that represents their second-largest IP development.

This special SGA meetup is hosted by our friends at Playstudios Europe (6th floor of Beograđanka building, Masarikova 5). The event takes place on Wednesday, September 18th at 7 PM, and will be held in English. Entry is free, but registration is mandatory.

This is a unique opportunity for all the local artists to meet Marko and Jelena, hear about their amazing journey so far and find out how it is to work with the “big league” in parallel to developing their own amazing and successful IPs. And of course, hear what they have in store for the future. After a short intro lecture, there will be an extended Q&A session, so – get your questions ready!

As we would like to use their presence in Belgrade to the maximum and give opportunities to young local artists, Marko and Jelena will be doing portfolio reviews at the Playstudios Europe space in the hours before the official meetup (5:00-6:30 PM). If you would like to secure your own 10 minutes with one of them, please register via a separate link (than the one for the general event registration). There will be only nine slots available for each of them, so only the first 18 applying will have a chance for a one-on-one with Six More Vodka (first come, first served!).

If you apply in time, you will be assigned to Jelena or Marko randomly, so please respect that. You will also be notified of the exact time of your portfolio review slot in case you apply in time.

Marko Đurđević,
Founder, Sixmorevodka Studio
About the lecturer

Marko Djurdjević is a veteran artist and creator, renowned for his dynamic and detailed character designs and concept art. Born in 1979, Đurđević developed a passion for art at a young age, heavily influenced by comic books, fantasy, and science fiction genres.

Marko began his career as a freelance illustrator, quickly gaining recognition for his distinctive style. His breakthrough came when he started working with Marvel Comics in the mid-2000s, where he became known for his striking covers and character redesigns for iconic series such as Thor, Spider-Man and X-Men among others. His work for Marvel established him as a leading artist in the comic book industry.

In 2010, Djurdjević founded Sixmorevodka Studio in Berlin, focusing on concept art and visual development for the entertainment industry. The studio is also known for creating IPs, including the acclaimed tabletop RPG  Degenesis and the upcoming project Orken.

Jelena Kević Đurđević,
CEO, Sixmorevodka Studio
About the lecturer

Jelena Kević Đurđević is an artist, illustrator and art director. She was born in Belgrade, where she grew up and studied graphic design. She began her career as a cover artist for Marvel comics, and later worked as an illustrator and concept artist for video games. Her portfolio includes clients such as Warner Brothers, Riot Games, Valiant, Marvel, Sony, Activision and many others. Since 2016, Jelena has been the artistic director of the Sixmorevodka studio. She is currently working on her personal project Blackgoldsun, an alias under which she explores various media and forms of artistic expression, such as illustration, oil on canvas and fashion. She lives in Berlin with her husband and son.