Layered fabric and acrylic paint create a weathered surface that suggests excavation and time. A stark horizontal band divides the composition while organic textures below reveal traces of mark-making and erasure. The work explores how materials hold memory through physical gesture and accumulated layers.
Unaltered fabric shaped into sculptural relief. The work explores material memory through folding and draping, using light and shadow to reveal texture and form without additional media.
Dramatic contrasting textures with three-dimensional branch details. Multi-layer plaster with gold leaf accents bridging light and shadow.
Carefully shaped wave textures in natural earth tones. Multi-layer plaster technique capturing the gentle movement of water meeting shore.
Sometimes art emerges from the most unexpected places in our hearts. This latest piece began as a simple exploration of neutral texturesāthose warm beiges and whites that have always felt like home to me...
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This piece transforms ordinary linen through the simple act of arrangement...
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The interplay of golden textures with deep burgundy shadows creates an immersive experience...
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A glimpse into my studio process and how I build each dimensional element by hand. Every texture tells a story...
Read MoreSerbia is where my art story started. Growing up there, I was always surrounded by beautiful culture and traditions, and art felt natural to me from when I was very young.
I began by working on old furniture, painting them with chalk and acrylic paints. But slowly, I realized I wanted to do something differentāI wanted to create textures that people could almost feel just by looking at them. This became my real love, making art that tells stories through touch and layers.
Now living in Fort Lee, I find myself constantly inspired by the energy and creativity of nearby New York City. The contrast between my quiet studio space and the vibrant city life gives me so many ideas for my work. This inspiration helped me develop my textured paintings like "Caribbean Serenity" and my "Arches" pieces.
I love making art that makes people want to reach out and touch it. Every piece I create has its own story, and I hope when people see my work, they can feel something special. From my studio in Fort Lee, with New York's skyline inspiring me just across the river, I keep experimenting and learning, always looking for new ways to bring my ideas to life.
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