BLACK_DOG_WHITE_SHEEP Black_dog_white_sheep project is dedicated to exploring contemporary issues using symbolism and aesthetics of traditional Bosnian carpets (and those from the wider region of former Yugoslavia). Carpets and traditional garments have been used for centuries as a way of passing down important beliefs and values to future generations. They were carefully crafted just like the stories and messages they carry. In addition to geometric shapes like diamonds, triangles and octagons, and symbols such as the tree/flower/seed of life and cosmic turtle, carpets and garments often feature animals and birds both domestic and wild. These symbols were used for protection and good fortune as the carpets and garments were often gifted to family and friends to mark important occasions such as weddings, births, or death of loved ones. Traditionally, carpets had limited colour schemes and were featuring primary colours in combination with black and white. Nowadays, while still dominated by warm colours and tones (reds, oranges, yellows and browns), they come in many different shades of blue, green, purple, and even magenta. This project has a dedicated Instagram page where you can find out more about symbols and meanings embedded into each of these works. Follow the project at www.instagram.com/black_dog_white_sheep/?hl=en |
Images of traditional carpets and textiles from Bosnia and the wider region
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RECENT PAINTINGS (2018 - 2020)
BLACK_DOG_WHITE_SHEEP - STUDIES, 2018
From top left to bottom right: 1. REFLECTION, 2. SHEEP AT HEART, 3. CRISIS POINT & 4. IT'S B&W
Gouache on primed resin board, 30.5x30.5cm each (61x61cm total)
From top left to bottom right: 1. REFLECTION, 2. SHEEP AT HEART, 3. CRISIS POINT & 4. IT'S B&W
Gouache on primed resin board, 30.5x30.5cm each (61x61cm total)
DIGITAL WORKS
BLACK_DOG_WHITE_SHEEP DIGITAL DRAWINGS, 2019-2020
From left to right: 1. IT'S A GAMBLE (ANIMA ANIMUS, part 1), 2. IT'S A GAMBLE (ANIMA ANIMUS, part 2), 3 & 4 drawing studies
From left to right: 1. IT'S A GAMBLE (ANIMA ANIMUS, part 1), 2. IT'S A GAMBLE (ANIMA ANIMUS, part 2), 3 & 4 drawing studies