Sve je moguce 2013

Dragan Ilić Di Vogo made this dreamlike portrait, "Sve je moguce," with oil paints, and the layering feels both meticulous and intuitive. The surface is smooth, but there's a subtle texture, especially in the young girl's elaborate dress, with these tiny dots suggesting a pattern, almost like stars. The colour palette is rich and muted, drawing you into its world. There's a lovely contrast between the velvety darkness of the background and the luminous skin of the girl, and the floating planets above. I'm drawn to the butterfly on her finger, such a delicate touch amidst the solidity of the rest of the painting. It's a small detail, but it adds a sense of lightness and possibility, suggesting that even in the most grounded of realities, there's room for magic and transformation. This picture puts me in mind of Balthus, in the way he captures the peculiar nature of childhood. Both artists leave you with a sense of mystery and wonder. Ultimately, "Sve je moguce" reminds us that art is an invitation to dream, to question, and to see the world in new and unexpected ways.