Artist Talk - Aleksa Jovanovic
The Artist Talk with Aleksa Jovanović is now available online on our Vagon Gallery YouTube channel! We discussed his creative journey and learned how "Aljeks" came to be. We got answers as to why painting is the foundation and how the process works! We analyzed the contemporary art scene and explored opportunities and shortcomings. Plus, we found out who his favorites are. Aleksa Jovanović, born in 1999 in Petrovac na Mlavi. He attended the Gymnasium in Petrovac na Mlavi and then enrolled in the Faculty of Fine Arts in Belgrade, majoring in painting. He is currently in the fourth year of his undergraduate studies in the class of Professor Simonida Rajčević. He received the Faculty of Fine Arts award for evening nude in 2022. He participated in the organization of the Youth Biennial in Belgrade in 2021. He has exhibited in three solo exhibitions and several group exhibitions.
Aljeks
Imitating certain human behavior patterns on the Internet does not guarantee that the person behind the profile is really real. Cyborgs and various forms of artificial intelligence dominate the spaces on the Internet. It seems that the need for the real world and the real face, for the self, for tangible and material beings and things is becoming greater and greater. In such a narrative, the question arises, What is [...]
Artist Talk – Isidora Branković
Lizad's tail
The lizard says that you will lead a fearless life despite all the challenges and difficulties, no matter how many they are. Let it be red, muddy, and phallic. In front of the building, on the concrete, beside me, around me. On me. Right. They also advise you not to take any shortcuts in life because that will sooner or later be the reason for your downfall. Lizards, powerful creatures, mean that you must have faith in your abilities and skills despite all the difficulties and shortcomings. Never give up and resist all circumstances and challenges. You must also accept the situation you come across and move forward. Lost, found, lost, found, lost, found. Found? Perhaps you will always do something similar. They are truly always awake. Therefore, they are difficult to catch. Moreover, they are agile and move very quickly! They use their skills. And again, sharp vision of intuition and wisdom, the manifestation of power and strength. Some people just don't like lizards. Surely it's because they look intimidating in nature?
Artist Talk – Maja Simišić
At the Artist Talk with Maja Simišić, we discussed the methods she uses to address existing gender and class issues through her creative work. We talked about how "Miss Diaspora" came into being and what she has witnessed in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also learned who wins the race for a visa.
Make Bosnia Sexy Again
Maja Simišić is a multimedia artist who focuses on everyday battles and finds ways to turn them to her advantage. The methods she uses to dismantle existing gender and class issues in her work are built upon an analysis of the expectations set by modern social structures and historical narratives.
Artist Talk – Dajana Ćuk
At the Artist Talk with Dajana Ćuk, we discussed the importance of play and how miniatures can become monumental. We also learned how she discovered art and why painting is her chosen medium. We touched upon the culture in our country and what is truly missing. Dajana Ćuk graduated from the Academy of Arts at the University of Banja Luka.
Ringe ringe jaja
"The series of works in the exhibition 'Ringe ringe jaja' emerged from the artist's desire to bring the collected toys from Kinder eggs to life on canvas, thereby giving them not only dimensions but also emotions and motion. She not only paints and draws them but also tells their untold story."
How to create an exhibition ?
This month, we were completely dedicated to the workshop "How to Create an Exhibition?" and this is just a glimpse of the working atmosphere at Vagon. After completing the theoretical part of the workshop, we covered topics such as presentation, promotion, budget, and what collaboration between curators and artists looks like. A big thank you to our fantastic lecturers: Jovana Trifuljesko - independent curator and art historian, Isidora Banjac - curator at the Museum of Contemporary...
Award for the most prospective work
This year, VAGON awarded the best and most promising work from the final year of the Academy of Arts at the University of Banja Luka! The expert jury of our gallery selected the work - an installation titled "Within the Mechanism," authored by Marijana Đaković. Marijana Đaković is an intermedia artist currently studying Intermedia Arts at the Academy of Arts and Graphic Engineering at the Faculty of Technology...
