Puls 2021

Dragan Ilić Di Vogo painted ‘Puls’ without specifying the date. In this artwork, we see the artist's exploration of inner worlds through a portrait that blends the human form with surreal elements. The subject, a young person with eyes closed, appears to be in a state of reverie or introspection. The piece invites us to consider the relationship between individual consciousness and the external world. Made in Serbia, this painting reflects the social and political context of a region marked by historical upheaval and cultural transition. The floating planets, the machine-like hair pieces and the collage of floating debris around the subject evokes feelings of displacement and fragmentation, reflecting the shifting identities and cultural landscape of post-socialist Serbia. The artist seems to be commenting on a society grappling with its past while looking toward an uncertain future. To understand this work better, one could research the socio-political history of Serbia and the Balkans. The artist’s personal history and artistic influences would also be important.