Jovana 2017

Dragan Ilić Di Vogo made "Jovana," using paint to build a world of layered imagery. The colors are rich, like a fairy tale, blending a classic portrait with surreal touches that tickle the imagination. Up close, you can see how Vogo plays with the paint itself. It's not just about representation; it's about the joy of putting pigment on the surface. The impasto is thick in places, creating a tangible texture, especially around the dog and the swirl of color in the bottom right corner. It's like he's sculpting with paint, inviting you to reach out and touch. There's something of Paula Rego in the way Vogo merges the innocent and the slightly strange. Both artists share a gift for imbuing their subjects with a sense of magic and unsettling intrigue, reminding us that art is often at its best when it leaves us with more questions than answers.