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Psychedelic surrealism with elements of fantastical reality and futuristic absurdity. Lines and shapes possess a fluidity, merging into one another and evoking in the viewer a sense of strangeness and irrationality. The color palette is saturated with acid tones, intensifying the effect of presence in another dimension, where the laws of logic and physics obey entirely different principles.
These paintings seem to emerge from an imagination inspired by both dreams and the technologies of the future. They reflect experiences familiar to all of us—experiences about the life cycle, our place in this world, and the choices we face each day. At the same time, the works are imbued with irony and a touch of absurd humor, a lens through which we can contemplate deeper questions.
At first glance, the works may seem chaotic, but upon closer inspection, the viewer is drawn into a world where absurdity and metaphor converge, creating profound philosophical reflections on the nature of consciousness, technology, and human interaction with the environment.
The main leitmotif is the search for harmony in a world of contradictions. Human and non-human entities depicted in the paintings engage in a dialogue about the interconnectedness of reason, nature, and technology.
This exhibition project immerses the viewer in a world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy are blurred, prompting a rethinking of our attitudes toward progress, identity, and the future.
This exhibition project immerses the viewer in a world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy are blurred, prompting a rethinking of our attitudes toward progress, identity, and the future.
Vizoil by Yujin Kono
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Mystical grotesque surrealism—this is how the artist identifies or seeks to establish themselves. Each viewer is encouraged to interpret the meanings of what they see in their own way.
Soft on the Outside — Iron Within, or Love Gives a Second Life
Digital
2024
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2024
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The idea for this work was born from a desire to rethink the power of the abandoned, forgotten, and broken, and to uncover hidden poetry in the colorful landscapes of desolation. This series is deeply intertwined with a personal story. It emerged at a moment when I came to understand the fragility of human connections. As I settled into a serious relationship with my girlfriend in real life, I learned a lot about her. We went through every possible emotional stage together, and in the end, she gifted me the image of the main heroine in the painting. Gentle and sweet on the outside, yet possessing an inner strength as if forged from iron. The eyes in the sky symbolize those who can perceive her inner world. Clones of the heroine surround her, breathing life into dead metal. This is an allegory of love, which reconciles opposites and gives new breath to everything that seemed lost. This work is a metaphor for transformation, where love acts as alchemy, turning chaos into harmony.
| Apostle of VOLI Digital 2024 Circulation - 1 copies Credit - Purchase In the heart of Petrovac, there once stood a VOLI store, its vibrant sign a distinctive landmark—recently, this iconic sign was removed. The central figure of the work is Gleb, an ordinary townsman whose emotional connection to this place transforms him into an “apostle” of an era of change. Gleb, like me, was moved by the loss of this beautiful sign, and I decided he must be immortalized in the painting, rendered in an iconographic style. My primary aim was to depict both the old VOLI store and the new one (located nearby) on a single plane, highlighting the continuity of time. To achieve this, I used a technique of broken perspective. The central idea lies in complete harmony with a long-established system: no matter how much the main character may stand out, his reflection in the mirror reveals him to be just another member of the consumer society. People came to the store seeking abundance and possibilities, both in the times of the old shop and today’s modern one. |
The Tempter of Souls
Digital
2024
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2024
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I was struck by the city of Petrovac, and it continues to amaze me to this day. These feelings are largely shaped by the people around me. Nenad, my friend, is one of the permanent residents of this remarkable town. He is an example of someone with an incredible determination to resist bad habits. Once, I visited him at his home and saw a Christmas tree standing on his balcony in late spring. At that moment, an idea for a story formed in my mind: in this tale, the main character lives surrounded by temptations. He has a dog, gadgets, a house. He is good-looking, and every day, he faces a choice: to indulge in instant gratification or to remain steadfast against temptations for the sake of his health and a happy future. The Christmas tree on his balcony symbolizes the spirit of disorder and chaos. These spirits, like parasites, search for their victims to feed their vanity with temptations and drain them of all their life energy! But the main character, knowing all his pets by face, remains the one who can take control of the situation.
| Internet, a Vivid Association Digital 2024 Circulation - 1 copies Credit - Purchase This still life, filled with an abundance of fruits and berries, symbolizes the artificial, bright, and happy side of life portrayed in the digital world. This world is inhabited by numerous small local residents (little blue people) who live directly on the surface of the internet: some are content with their unremarkable lives; for others, it's not enough, and they strive to climb higher on this mountain of bright fruits; some are suffering (in the foreground, alongside a shark fin), but their problems go unnoticed against the backdrop of the giant, sweet mountain of a better life on the internet. Everyone is absorbed in their own activities in this world. In the background, a large monster will eventually devour the pile of ripe fruits and vegetables. To its right, the spirit of time watches all the local residents and laughs out loud. It laughs because it knows how much time people waste in their attempts to follow the trends of the moment. The "Big Eye-Nerve of the Internet," stretching out from the pile of fruits, symbolizes parasitism, disease, or addiction. We think that we are the ones exploring the internet, but in reality — it is the internet that is studying us! And no one knows where this rapidly developing virtual world might lead: to a leap forward in progress or to total doom. In the background, behind the still life, you can see a hanging painting as a tribute to my favorite sour fish. |
Tea Master
Digital
2024
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2024
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Not long ago, I became captivated by the magic of tea ceremony culture. It’s a beautiful form of therapy, an alternative to all the typical harmful human habits. When someone carries a thermos of Gaba Alishan tea and a special small set of tea utensils instead of a pack of cigarettes, it’s both surprising and inspiring! How simple it is to live a healthy and independent life! The setting takes place on the magical boundary between the living and the afterlife. The image depicts a sage equipped with infusions of various properties and different teaware for the tea ceremony. Both living (red) and long-departed (blue) beings and spirits gather to attend his warm and festive reception! In the top left corner, a living person, in the mouth of a spirit, throws sad little humans into a tea pool, where they come to life and are filled with energy. Tea culture—like a conduit between the past, present, and future! The natural, healthy energy for which people lived and continue to live today! As some of the few who have seen the painting noted, it carries a sense of awe and the brightest positive emotions!
Observer
Digital
2024
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In a scorched desert, birds, like supreme beings closer to the sky, symbolize power as they seize control over water by imposing unnecessary sanctions. One of them lies broken beneath a giant faucet, resembling the master of this parched world. These creatures possess buttons, levers, and whimsical mechanisms—playthings in a sandbox—against the backdrop of scattered skulls on the ground, which speak to the bitter consequences of their thirst for power. The surrounding world has been drained of every last drop. Yet the robot artist remains dedicated to his craft. He paints defiantly in spite of the chaos around him—his easel serves as a shield, and his brush is his last weapon. In the background, cosmic forces embody inevitable retribution, a reminder that evil never goes unnoticed. This painting reveals an allegory of the struggle between destruction and creation. The contrast between vibrant, rich colors and the desolate earth heightens the emotional tension. In a world ruled by the illusion of control over resources, desolation reigns, yet life—manifested as art—continues to exist and resist.
2024
Circulation - 27 copies
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In a scorched desert, birds, like supreme beings closer to the sky, symbolize power as they seize control over water by imposing unnecessary sanctions. One of them lies broken beneath a giant faucet, resembling the master of this parched world. These creatures possess buttons, levers, and whimsical mechanisms—playthings in a sandbox—against the backdrop of scattered skulls on the ground, which speak to the bitter consequences of their thirst for power. The surrounding world has been drained of every last drop. Yet the robot artist remains dedicated to his craft. He paints defiantly in spite of the chaos around him—his easel serves as a shield, and his brush is his last weapon. In the background, cosmic forces embody inevitable retribution, a reminder that evil never goes unnoticed. This painting reveals an allegory of the struggle between destruction and creation. The contrast between vibrant, rich colors and the desolate earth heightens the emotional tension. In a world ruled by the illusion of control over resources, desolation reigns, yet life—manifested as art—continues to exist and resist.
Observer
Digital
2024
Circulation - 27 copies
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In a scorched desert, birds, like supreme beings closer to the sky, symbolize power as they seize control over water by imposing unnecessary sanctions. One of them lies broken beneath a giant faucet, resembling the master of this parched world. These creatures possess buttons, levers, and whimsical mechanisms—playthings in a sandbox—against the backdrop of scattered skulls on the ground, which speak to the bitter consequences of their thirst for power. The surrounding world has been drained of every last drop. Yet the robot artist remains dedicated to his craft. He paints defiantly in spite of the chaos around him—his easel serves as a shield, and his brush is his last weapon. In the background, cosmic forces embody inevitable retribution, a reminder that evil never goes unnoticed. This painting reveals an allegory of the struggle between destruction and creation. The contrast between vibrant, rich colors and the desolate earth heightens the emotional tension. In a world ruled by the illusion of control over resources, desolation reigns, yet life—manifested as art—continues to exist and resist.
2024
Circulation - 27 copies
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In a scorched desert, birds, like supreme beings closer to the sky, symbolize power as they seize control over water by imposing unnecessary sanctions. One of them lies broken beneath a giant faucet, resembling the master of this parched world. These creatures possess buttons, levers, and whimsical mechanisms—playthings in a sandbox—against the backdrop of scattered skulls on the ground, which speak to the bitter consequences of their thirst for power. The surrounding world has been drained of every last drop. Yet the robot artist remains dedicated to his craft. He paints defiantly in spite of the chaos around him—his easel serves as a shield, and his brush is his last weapon. In the background, cosmic forces embody inevitable retribution, a reminder that evil never goes unnoticed. This painting reveals an allegory of the struggle between destruction and creation. The contrast between vibrant, rich colors and the desolate earth heightens the emotional tension. In a world ruled by the illusion of control over resources, desolation reigns, yet life—manifested as art—continues to exist and resist.
Euphoria
Digital
2024
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The central focus of this work is a character who experiences, for the first time, the effects of a substance that temporarily grants him superhuman abilities and induces a state of euphoria. In this moment, his consciousness expands, and his perception of reality transforms: internal essences, hidden potentials, and the impulses of the soul intertwine into a singular whirlwind. In this whirlwind, sinful and blissful thoughts, noble goals seemingly caught by the tail of time, create the illusion of eternity. However, the image of a massive green serpent, symbolizing "new sensations," quickly approaches, threatening to shatter the moment of ecstasy and heralding the onset of the "serotonin pit." The metallic, almost cybernetic character at the center of the composition symbolizes the metaphor of the control that one seeks to gain over their nature. This work explores the theme of addiction and its consequences. Despite the threat of temporal power and the danger of dependency, the hero dares to step into a new dimension, gaining a deeper understanding of himself.
2024
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The central focus of this work is a character who experiences, for the first time, the effects of a substance that temporarily grants him superhuman abilities and induces a state of euphoria. In this moment, his consciousness expands, and his perception of reality transforms: internal essences, hidden potentials, and the impulses of the soul intertwine into a singular whirlwind. In this whirlwind, sinful and blissful thoughts, noble goals seemingly caught by the tail of time, create the illusion of eternity. However, the image of a massive green serpent, symbolizing "new sensations," quickly approaches, threatening to shatter the moment of ecstasy and heralding the onset of the "serotonin pit." The metallic, almost cybernetic character at the center of the composition symbolizes the metaphor of the control that one seeks to gain over their nature. This work explores the theme of addiction and its consequences. Despite the threat of temporal power and the danger of dependency, the hero dares to step into a new dimension, gaining a deeper understanding of himself.
Renaissance
Digital
2024
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This painting represents a visual journey that symbolizes the theme of rebirth and personal transformation. It invites the viewer to reflect on the idea that at any moment in life, one can change their path with the strength of their own will. The hands reaching for the planets symbolize the limitless potential of humanity. In the distance lurks a monster, embodying the devourer of the will to resist, a force that seeks to destroy the desire to fight. The winding staircase leading to an unknown horizon embodies the effort, faith, and persistence needed to find the right exit from life's labyrinths.
The work is filled with light, hope, and awakening, urging the viewer not to fear change but to strive for growth and new beginnings. The title "Renaissance" carries cultural and historical associations with the period of rebirth, an era when great discoveries and transformations occurred in art and science, enhancing the philosophical depth of the painting. This work vividly reflects the existential struggle to maintain faith in one's ability to overcome life's challenges and to continue seeking the light.
2024
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This painting represents a visual journey that symbolizes the theme of rebirth and personal transformation. It invites the viewer to reflect on the idea that at any moment in life, one can change their path with the strength of their own will. The hands reaching for the planets symbolize the limitless potential of humanity. In the distance lurks a monster, embodying the devourer of the will to resist, a force that seeks to destroy the desire to fight. The winding staircase leading to an unknown horizon embodies the effort, faith, and persistence needed to find the right exit from life's labyrinths.
The work is filled with light, hope, and awakening, urging the viewer not to fear change but to strive for growth and new beginnings. The title "Renaissance" carries cultural and historical associations with the period of rebirth, an era when great discoveries and transformations occurred in art and science, enhancing the philosophical depth of the painting. This work vividly reflects the existential struggle to maintain faith in one's ability to overcome life's challenges and to continue seeking the light.
Renaissance
Digital
2024
Circulation - 27 copies
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This painting represents a visual journey that symbolizes the theme of rebirth and personal transformation. It invites the viewer to reflect on the idea that at any moment in life, one can change their path with the strength of their own will. The hands reaching for the planets symbolize the limitless potential of humanity. In the distance lurks a monster, embodying the devourer of the will to resist, a force that seeks to destroy the desire to fight. The winding staircase leading to an unknown horizon embodies the effort, faith, and persistence needed to find the right exit from life's labyrinths.
The work is filled with light, hope, and awakening, urging the viewer not to fear change but to strive for growth and new beginnings. The title "Renaissance" carries cultural and historical associations with the period of rebirth, an era when great discoveries and transformations occurred in art and science, enhancing the philosophical depth of the painting. This work vividly reflects the existential struggle to maintain faith in one's ability to overcome life's challenges and to continue seeking the light.
2024
Circulation - 27 copies
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This painting represents a visual journey that symbolizes the theme of rebirth and personal transformation. It invites the viewer to reflect on the idea that at any moment in life, one can change their path with the strength of their own will. The hands reaching for the planets symbolize the limitless potential of humanity. In the distance lurks a monster, embodying the devourer of the will to resist, a force that seeks to destroy the desire to fight. The winding staircase leading to an unknown horizon embodies the effort, faith, and persistence needed to find the right exit from life's labyrinths.
The work is filled with light, hope, and awakening, urging the viewer not to fear change but to strive for growth and new beginnings. The title "Renaissance" carries cultural and historical associations with the period of rebirth, an era when great discoveries and transformations occurred in art and science, enhancing the philosophical depth of the painting. This work vividly reflects the existential struggle to maintain faith in one's ability to overcome life's challenges and to continue seeking the light.
Oranges or cigarettes?
Digital
2024
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This painting subtly hints at dangerous attachments and destructive influences without using direct language. "Garden" conveys the image of growing, sprawling chaos, while "temptations" evoke a sense of an alluring yet destructive force. Amid the chaos, strange creatures, and debris reminiscent of cigarette butts and remnants of substances, there lies something deeper—an exploration of dependencies and their impact on the surrounding world.
2024
Circulation - 27 copies
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This painting subtly hints at dangerous attachments and destructive influences without using direct language. "Garden" conveys the image of growing, sprawling chaos, while "temptations" evoke a sense of an alluring yet destructive force. Amid the chaos, strange creatures, and debris reminiscent of cigarette butts and remnants of substances, there lies something deeper—an exploration of dependencies and their impact on the surrounding world.
A ritual on the threshold of dimensions.
Digital
2024
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The painting depicts a ritual scene in a world where beings interact with anomalous portals and energies, striving to gain control over new powers.
2024
Circulation - 27 copies
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The painting depicts a ritual scene in a world where beings interact with anomalous portals and energies, striving to gain control over new powers.
A ritual on the threshold of dimensions.
Digital
2024
Circulation - 27 copies
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The painting depicts a ritual scene in a world where beings interact with anomalous portals and energies, striving to gain control over new powers.
2024
Circulation - 27 copies
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The painting depicts a ritual scene in a world where beings interact with anomalous portals and energies, striving to gain control over new powers.
The Paradoxical Laboratory of Dreams.
Digital
2024
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This is a collision of science and imagination, where human efforts to understand the world dive into the chaotic and paradoxical nature of dreams and fantasies. At the center are strange humanoid entities and creatures merging with whimsical machines and mushroom-like life forms. Mysterious figures interact with eccentric mechanisms, immersing the viewer in an atmosphere of surrealism. Deep forests and psychedelic elements highlight the delicate balance between fantasy and reality.
2024
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This is a collision of science and imagination, where human efforts to understand the world dive into the chaotic and paradoxical nature of dreams and fantasies. At the center are strange humanoid entities and creatures merging with whimsical machines and mushroom-like life forms. Mysterious figures interact with eccentric mechanisms, immersing the viewer in an atmosphere of surrealism. Deep forests and psychedelic elements highlight the delicate balance between fantasy and reality.
Post-Hybrid Dawn: The Birth of New Forms
Digital
2024
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A symbiosis and transformation of living beings and machines within a single ruined world. This concept explores the idea that nature and technology, despite their conflicts, have merged into a new hybrid existence. The fusion of biological and mechanical elements hints at the creation of something new emerging from the remnants of a destroyed world.
2024
Circulation - 27 copies
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A symbiosis and transformation of living beings and machines within a single ruined world. This concept explores the idea that nature and technology, despite their conflicts, have merged into a new hybrid existence. The fusion of biological and mechanical elements hints at the creation of something new emerging from the remnants of a destroyed world.
Post-Hybrid Dawn: The Birth of New Forms
Digital
2024
Circulation - 27 copies
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A symbiosis and transformation of living beings and machines within a single ruined world. This concept explores the idea that nature and technology, despite their conflicts, have merged into a new hybrid existence. The fusion of biological and mechanical elements hints at the creation of something new emerging from the remnants of a destroyed world.
2024
Circulation - 27 copies
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A symbiosis and transformation of living beings and machines within a single ruined world. This concept explores the idea that nature and technology, despite their conflicts, have merged into a new hybrid existence. The fusion of biological and mechanical elements hints at the creation of something new emerging from the remnants of a destroyed world.