Murphys-Law 2012

"Murphy's Law" by Dragan Ilić Di Vogo, presents a captivating blend of classical forms and surreal disruptions. The artist uses oil paint to craft a complex composition of figures and geometric shapes set against a dark background. Notice how Di Vogo juxtaposes the softness of human figures with hard-edged, colorful blocks. The classical statues of angels, rendered in muted tones, are defaced with splashes of color, challenging traditional notions of beauty. This contrast destabilizes established meanings of perfection. The butterflies with the blocks, along with the child, could be interpreted through the lens of semiotics as signs that convey themes of transformation, vulnerability, and the unpredictable nature of life. Ultimately, the defacement of classical forms serves as a visual metaphor for the breakdown of established orders, questioning the fixity of cultural and aesthetic norms, and inviting us to reconsider our relationship to the past.