Vesna

Vrdoljak

Vesna Vrdoljak's process involves a unique fusion of vintage printed materials which she reassembles engaging minimalistic obscuration. By slightly altering the arrangement of the layers, Vrdoljak distorts the original images, ultimately giving rise to a new dimension. The beauty of her artwork lies in its ability to invoke both a sense of familiarity and the unknown. Rather than being constrained by specific meaning, Vrdoljak's pieces invite viewers to immerse themselves in a newly created atmosphere, thus encouraging individual interpretation and contemplation.

Collage to me means: Making sense.

Vesna Vrdoljak

I make collages to create my own reality. I cut and glue by hand. The limited possibilities of the analogue working method appeal to me. The tactility of mainly old photos and paper is a major value in my work. With the least possible cuts I want to make a new and neat image. I like to create surreal and undefinable images to offer the viewer his own interpretation. I prefer to display an atmosphere or mood instead of a definite story; mostly tinted with a nostalgic feeling due to the old material I prefer to use. My collages are about beauty and escapism. The pure aesthetics of composition and color combinations can be very satisfying to me.

Vesna Vrdoljak

Vesna Vrdoljak was born in 1978 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, where she is still based today.