Isijavanje 2014

Dragan Ilić Di Vogo created “Isijavanje” with oil paints. The artist's material palette lends the artwork a certain depth of feeling, which is a traditional and timeless medium. The smooth, almost porcelain finish he achieves through the oil-painting technique, combined with the surreal imagery, creates a dreamlike effect. The process of oil painting, with its layering and blending capabilities, allows the artist to create depth and richness in the rendering of the subject's skin, hair, and the strange objects floating around her. The amount of work involved in rendering skin alone is telling of a much greater story. By emphasizing the materials and techniques, we can better appreciate the labor and skill involved in creating the finished artwork. Hopefully, this sheds light on the artist's social and cultural context.