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ZT Tosha serving as a pseudonym or alternate name for the Dutch/Yugoslavian artist Zoran Tosic – Tosha.Active since the late 1990s, Tosic is renowned for his engagement with the intricate interplay between human behavior and our surrounding environment.Challenging conventional notions of subject matter and composition issues. Tosha’s works blur distinctions between form and content. Through the manipulation of classical imagery and formal frameworks, he creates tension that directs attention to the impact of the environment on behavior and perception.
ZT Tosha is recognized not only for his artistic contributions but also for his involvement in commitment to human rights. ZT Tosha relies on irrationality and the unconscious to express his unrest with the conventional norms and conventions of his time. It is his beliefs about art that guide his aesthetic judgments. Tosha’s artwork reflects the passage of time that comes along with a gap between what a person believes and what he or she faces.
“The work of art will remain permanently torn between past judgments and present suggestions if it cannot separate itself from them permanently.”
What are the primary concepts and focus of your art and How do these ideas relate to your medium, and creative process itself?
It is through the lens of our beliefs and understanding of art that we create and appreciate works of art. Thus, it is this self-referential aspect of art that interests me—the reflection of internal conflict between formal composition and image content. The ambiguity within an image's composition expresses tension between memory and content, revealing how our circumstances shape our actions more than our internal traits. What makes my art unique is its self- referential nature; it does not reference anything outside itself but rather focuses on the internal dynamics of the image. My work explores the unconscious and irrational. As society continues to evolve and change, my work remains a testament to the power and impact of self-referential art.
My creative process: 'Juxtaposed Surrealist Stitches and Pixelated Portals'
Drawing Phase: The creative journey kicks off with the artist sketching out a design. This drawing acts as the blueprint, setting the stage for the entire artwork. Oil Painting Stage: My abstract paintings undergo continuous changes. I often remove, erase, then add colors, rotate the canvas horizontally and vertically, examining the canvas from all angles. My pictures often turn out completely different from what I planned. Although it may not appear so, I don't have a specific palette; I start with transparent colors. At the very beginning, I use Rembrandt's "underpainting" technique, and during the painting process, I become more experimental. Sometimes, the painting process itself takes two to three years. This period of time is due to the drying of paint layers.
Transformation Through Cutting: Here comes the intriguing twist. The completed oil paintings are sliced into smaller segments. This physical act of cutting introduces a dynamic element, breaking down the traditional canvas boundaries and adding a sense of movement and fragmentation to the artwork. Collage Assembly: The cut-up pieces are meticulously arranged into a collage. This stage is where the physicality of the process truly shines, as I navigate through various compositions, experimenting with textures, shapes, and patterns—anything I can find to craft a visually captivating arrangement.
Photography: Once the collage is arranged to satisfaction, it's time to capture it through photography. This step preserves the intricate arrangement and allows for further manipulation in the digital realm.
Digital Editing: The final piece undergoes digital manipulation, where the photograph of the collage serves as the canvas for further exploration and enhancement. This digital phase introduces a contemporary twist to the artwork, enabling the artist to play with color balance, contrast, and other digital effects, enriching the overall visual experience.
Creation of One-of-a-Kind Digital Artwork: Through this meticulous process blending traditional techniques with digital innovation, a one-of-a-kind digital artwork emerges. It's a fusion of the timeless allure of oil painting and drawing with the dynamic possibilities of digital manipulation, resulting in a piece that resonates with both tradition and modernity.
What is next for your journey, and do you have any goals for future projects?
My dream project is to finally complete the sculptures that I created as models back in 1990. These sculptures, which form a series of ten triptychs, are part of an opus I've titled 'Moonwalk.
Which of your works stands out as a highlight, a favorite, or a significant point in your creative growth and development? and why?
I have been asked this question countless times, but I keep struggling with the same dilemma and giving the same answer. When I finish my artwork, it seems to separate from me. I honestly struggle to believe that I am her creator, which makes it difficult for me to pass judgment or give the answer to this question.
What memorable reactions have you had to your work?
It is always nice to receive comments about my artwork. But I must say the most important comment I received recently was from a friend of mine, a Swedish lady. She called me to comment on the artwork titled 'Rare Glimpse of the Elusive.' She said only one word: 'Breathless!'"
Your work can not be categorized in any one way, for reference which artists do you look for inspiration or influence?
Piero della Francesca, Hieronymus Bosch (Jheronimus Bosch) and Max Ernst
What advice would you give to your past or future self?
As a young artist, I invested significant time to step outside the walls of the studio and immerse myself in a myriad of life experiences. If I were to speak to my older self, I would say these words: 'Despite the doubts of many that I will not live to be 60 years old, here I stand, here I am.' It's a testament to my unwavering determination. Just Go on with what ever you are doing but even harder.
What is your artist message, what do you wish to communicate to the viewer?
The only thing that is real in art is you, the Viewer!
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