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Artists on Rubix Festival 2024: A Celebration of Creativity and Innovation

The Concept Behind Rubix Festival Exhibition 2024

Experience the wonder of the Rubix Festival in Porto Montenegro, Tivat! From August 8th to 10th, 2024,  enjoy a vibrant celebration of music, art, and culture. Be part of live performances, interactive workshops, inspiring lectures, and captivating art displays. Let’s create unforgettable memories at Rubix 2024!

The Rubix Festival exhibition this year emerged from the need for stability in a chaotic world. In times of war, violence, and chaos, people seek solace in art, which restores harmony and divine nature. The exhibition begins with the Garden of Eden, showcasing human creativity as visitors journey through art history and time, exploring the deep connection between man, nature, and the divine.Eight artists address modern humanity’s struggles, fears, and search for harmony through various themes. Rajko Sušić’s works at the entrance reflect on war and peace through personal experience, while Mila Halizova connects viewers with nature using plant seeds. Zoran Obrenović returns to protoculture, and Daria Bajagić critiques mass culture and consumption. Konstantin Evdokimov’s straw sculptures symbolize nature’s power, Marso’s monochrome canvases purify perception, Aleksandar Ostojić combines geometry and colour to order chaos, and Andrey Vereshchagin offers a philosophical system of trinity and harmonization in art.
This comprehensive exhibition moves beyond the Museum hall into the festival’s open space, inviting visitors to explore the intersection of art, nature, and human experience. Through diverse artistic expressions, the Rubix Festival 2024 presents a unified vision of finding harmony and understanding in today’s tumultuous world. 

Meet the Artists of Rubix Festival 2024

Aleksandar Ostojic posing with arms crossed, wearing a blue jacket with red accents against a dark background. Aleksandar Ostojić

 

Born in 1991 in Pljevlja, Montenegro, Aleksandar Ostojić is a celebrated visual artist. He plays with space, color, and light in his creations. Educated at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Cetinje, where he earned both his undergraduate and master’s degrees, Ostojić’s work is a treat for the eyes. His experimental style in intermediate painting creates immersive ambiances. Besides his art, he passionately mentors budding visual artists and designers.

Five rectangular pieces of art by Aleksandar Ostojic, each featuring horizontal and vertical colored glass strips in shades of red, blue, and white, set within white wooden boxes. The number and color of pieces are variable.

Horizontal and vertical, coloured glass and wood box, 34 x 140 cm (piece), 2019

*The number and colour of the pieces are variable

Some of Aleksandar Ostojić’s Notable Projects:

 

  • 2024: “The Landscape Watching Us,” MSUCG, Podgorica, Montenegro
  • 2023: “ArtAction – ReLOaD2,” Pljevlja, Montenegro
  • 2022-2021: Mural Fest Pljevlja, Montenegro

 

 Black and white portrait of Andrey Vereshchagin wearing dark-framed glasses, looking at the camera. Andrey Vereshchagin

 

Moscow-born Andrey Vereshchagin, born in 1969, shines in the contemporary art scene with Systematism. His work uses simple geometric shapes and abstract signs to dive into nature’s laws. Vereshchagin blends scientific curiosity with artistic flair, making his art buzz with energy and space. His pieces seek to harmonize the environment and influence how we see and act in the world.

Circular artwork by Andrey Vereshchagin featuring golden spirals intersected by vibrant colored lines in red, green, blue, purple, and yellow.

 

Some of Andrey Vereshchagin’s Notable Exhibitions:

  • 2009: “The Alphabet of Systematism,” Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art
  • 2016: “Luxembourg Art Week,” Systematism Art Gallery
  • 2021: “Systematization 2021,” New Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

 

Portrait of Darja Bajagic standing in partial shadow wearing a black top and studded belt. Darja Bajagić

 

Born in 1990 in Podgorica, Montenegro, and raised in Egypt and the United States, Darja Bajagić is a contemporary artist of great renown. With an MFA from Yale University, Bajagić exhibits her work globally. She delves into provocative themes that challenge societal norms and perceptions.

Two people viewing a Darja Bajagic art installation in a gallery.

Preuzeto sa: Montenegrin Pavilion Venice Biennale

Some of Darja Bajagić’s Selected Exhibitions:

 

  • 2020: “Goregeous,” Le Confort Moderne, Poitiers, France
  • 2018: “Born Losers,” Hessel Museum of Art, New York
  • 2021: National Gallery Prague, Czech Republic

 

Portrait of Konstantin Evdokimov wearing a knit cap, working on a wooden structure outdoors. Konstantin Evdokimov

 

Sculptor and architect Konstantin Evdokimov crafts monumental sculptures from materials like sand, ice, and hay. His works, found in urban and natural spaces, draw public attention. Evdokimov’s sculptures have earned him numerous awards at international sculpture festivals. He significantly contributes to land art and modern sculpture.

Large straw sculptures resembling human figures overlooking a mountain landscape.

Some of Konstantin Evdokimov’s Highlights:

 

  • 2015: First Place, International Ice Sculpture Festival “Polar Rhapsody,” Salekhard, Russia
  • 2018: 1st Place, International Ice Sculpture Competition, Heinola, Finland
  • 2023: Sand Sculpture Festival, Rorschach, Switzerland

 

Portrait of Mila Halizova holding a stone sculpture, seated against a dark background. Mila Halizova

 

Mila Halizova, born in 1992, combines natural and recycled materials into intricate creations. Her background in costume design and a deep bond with nature inspire her art. Halizova emphasizes sustainability and the organic charm of materials. Her work is a philosophical exploration of life cycles and the transient nature of materials.

Textured brown artwork by Mila Halizova composed of numerous small, rounded elements.

Recent Exhibitions:

 

  • 2023: Cosmoscow Fair, 3L Gallery
  • 2024: Personal capsule exhibition “Loneliness,” A&A Interior, Porto Montenegro

Portrait of Radun Marsenic seated outdoors, rolling up his sleeve next to a colorful painting and art supplies.  Radun Marsenić

 

Born in 1961 in Berane, Montenegro, Radun Marsenić is a master of easel painting and conservation. He graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Cetinje and is a member of several artist associations in Montenegro and Serbia. Marsenić’s art focuses on landscapes and still lifes, blending classical and modern techniques. He teaches at Radomir Mitrović Primary School in Berane.

Abstract painting by Radun Marsenic featuring various shades of orange and red.

Some of Radun Marsenić’s notable projects:

 

  • 2009: First prize for best canvas, International Art Colony, Samsun, Turkey
  • 2012: Solo exhibition, Berane City Museum
  • 2023: Solo exhibition, Kolasin Cultural Centre

 

Portrait of Rajko Susic embracing a large wooden sculpture. Rajko Sušić

 

Rajko Sušić, a distinguished sculptor from Nikšić, Montenegro, is known for his dynamic metal sculptures. His creations balance between figurative and abstract forms, incorporating movement and sound for a sensory experience. Sušić’s sculptures, often made from recycled materials, are rich in symbolism and showcase his mastery over form and material.

Bust sculpture by Rajko Susic with industrial elements protruding from the head.

Key Exhibitions:

 

  • 2023: Herceg Novi Winter Salon
  • 2024: “Lica Ferruma,” Modern Sculptures, A&A Interior, Porto Montenegro

Black and white portrait of Zoran Obrenovic working with a power tool, wearing a knit hat and smoking a cigarette. Zoran Obrenović

 

Born on March 16, 1962, in Kolašin, Montenegro, Zoran Obrenović is a renowned sculptor. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo and earned his master’s degree in 2019. Obrenović’s sculptures explore human existence and identity crises using natural materials and geometric forms. He has won several prestigious awards and exhibited his work widely.

Two stone sculptures by Zoran Obrenovic, featuring stylized human faces.

Some of Zoran Obrenović’s notable projects:

 

  • 2021: Solo exhibition, Cultural Centre, Trebinje
  • 2023: Solo exhibition, Porto Montenegro, A&A Interior Gallery, Tivat
  • 2024: Solo exhibition, J.U. Centre for Cultural Activities, Kolašin

Let’s sum up

Get ready for Rubix Festival 2024, a vibrant celebration of artistic brilliance and innovation. Each artist’s unique vision will contribute to an inspiring tapestry of creativity. Don’t miss this extraordinary festival where the magic of contemporary art, performances and music comes to life.