In Radiceva Street in Sarajevo on Monday, August 18th, the art colony and exhibition “Colors of Sarajevo” was opened, where Bosnian and Herzegovinian (BiH) visual artists gathered to present the city through artistic works and direct contact with the public.
The colony was attended by academic Safet Zec, who emphasized the importance of such gatherings and painting outside the artistic atelier.
“There is a moment that happens to the artist, and the place is very important. I remind you that I was the initiator of the graphic biennale in shop windows, and the goal was for people to see what etching is. The key to art colonies is not in the very beauty of the place, but in conversation, exchange of experiences, and creating togetherness among artists,” said Zec.
Painter Dzeilana Karaman Pasic presented a work inspired by the city landscapes of Sarajevo, symbolically depicting Sebilj and typical neighborhoods and streets.
“My idea was to present the city in a cheerful tone. Socializing with colleagues and the exchange of creative energy, which is difficult to achieve in the atelier, is also important,” said Karaman Pasic.
Painter Muhamed Pjevo, a participant of the colony and a teacher in school, said that painting in public space is a challenge but also a special opportunity.
“Such events make it possible for us to get out of our ateliers and communicate with the public. I enjoy the motifs of Sarajevo, and this experience gives additional energy and inspiration for further work,” stated Pjevo.
Radiceva Street was chosen as the place to hold the colony because, according to the organizers, it represents an ideal setting for such events, and the street character of the colony enables citizens and tourists to closely follow the process of creating art. After the colony, an exhibition of works is planned in the garden of the Museum of Literature and Performing Arts of BiH, where the public will be able to see the works created during the two-day gathering of artists.
“There is no better moment than the Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) for the colony to be presented to the public. It is an opportunity for thousands of tourists, in a break between films, to experience Sarajevo through art and take it with them forever, recorded on painting canvases,” said the Minister of Culture and Sports of Canton Sarajevo (CS), Kenan Magoda.
The colony “Colors of Sarajevo” is a continuation of the effort to bring art closer to people and make it an integral part of city life, but also a promotion of Sarajevo as a cultural destination rich in creative content, Radio Sarajevo writes.
