Zahvalnost 2013

Dragan Ilić Di Vogo created this artwork titled "Zahvalnost" using oil on canvas. Dominating the canvas is the figure of a young girl depicted with angel wings, holding a rose, symbols resonating with purity, innocence, and love. The rose, a classical emblem of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, reappears throughout art history, each time layering on new meanings, from romantic love to martyrdom. This single rose, offered by a winged child, touches upon our most primal longings. Observe the visual echoes of early Renaissance paintings, where angels often appear as youthful figures, bridging the divine and earthly realms. Here, that symbolism is reshaped, reflecting a contemporary longing for hope and redemption. In the dance of symbols across time, the image becomes a vessel carrying collective memory. The emotional power in this piece is palpable, drawing on our shared subconscious understanding of innocence and offering a powerful, cyclical reminder of humanity's enduring search for grace.