Louise 2013

Dragan Ilić Di Vogo painted “Louise” with oil, and it's all about atmosphere and mood. I mean, look at that backdrop! The dreamy purples and blues, they create a sense of otherworldly space. Now, let's dive into the ballerina’s tutu. It’s this frothy mix of pinks and whites, but it's also got these splashes of color that feel almost accidental. It’s like the painting itself is in motion. See how the paint is applied thinly in layers, almost like a glaze? It gives the painting this luminous quality, like light is radiating from within. And then there’s that red and white striped arc floating in the background, which feels so out of place. I'm reminded of Gerhard Richter’s blurred paintings, where clarity and ambiguity coexist. Both artists embrace the idea that art doesn't need to be about answers. It can be about questions, about feeling, about the pure joy and struggle of making.