Sada i ovde 2013

Dragan Ilić Di Vogo created this artwork, Sada i ovde, or Here and Now, showing a nude woman under the scorching sun in front of what seems to be an antique ruined temple. This surreal painting, completed in Serbia, raises questions about the relationship between past and present, decay and renewal. We see a classical ruin, a symbol of European cultural heritage, juxtaposed with the figure of a nude woman, recalling classical ideals of beauty and strength. However, she is placed in a barren landscape, suggesting themes of environmental degradation and the loss of cultural values. We might ask if this contrast implies a critique of institutions? Looking at the artist's background and the cultural context of Serbia is essential. Understanding Serbia's complex history, including its experience of war, political transition, and relationship with the West, can offer valuable insights into the artist's critique of the present. To truly understand this work, a deeper investigation into the cultural history of Serbia, philosophical texts on the relationship between past and present, and institutional structures, would be invaluable.