Predrag Pajdic

detail of Sinners, Saints and Lovers: No. 1—

» The concept of the authentic or original are both false constructs, illusions so to speak, that artists living and working in today’s hyper-mediated world have to come to terms with. What is interesting, however, is the ideological and financial validation that authenticity and originality supposedly confer on to work. «

detail of Sinners, Saints and Lovers: No. 7—

Predrag Pajdic draws inspiration from classical art historical references, and in these works from the Sinners, Saints and Lovers series, he deals with issues of identity, transformation, performativity and preconceived notions of gender. In these works Pajdic has reproduced the portrait of Doge Leonardo Loredan by Giovanni Bellini. He reinvents and reinterprets recent history from a 21st century perspective. In this series the Doge transforms from Renaissance to contemporary man, changing in each piece, yet all the time his pen and ink drawing technique is constantly accurate in its reproduction, which creates a beautifully produced series.

Pajdic’s work is stunning in the technicality of the drawing. Each piece in the series is individually hand drawn, yet the reproduction of a similar image each time shows the professionalism with which he makes his art. The ambivalence of the piece allows the viewer to interpret the work at their own free will.

@ Artist's Website

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