Persephone’s return to earth each spring symbolizes immortality and the eternal cycle of life. The theme of life and death as the ultimate starting point between which the human condition lasts is woven into the exhibition “What is on your mind?”, thus putting the exhibited works of art and the exhibition itself into a deeper context. The myth of Persephone is the thematic leitmotif of the exhibition, in which the conceptual question of the dark side of the subconscious and the workings of our mind and its influence on the creation of (un)reality inevitably arises.
In light of that, starting from time and authentic experience is necessary. Temporal memory as a source memory that is perceptual and contextual information associated with an event (experience) gives a mental state that qualifies as memory. As such, it becomes a perceptual experience of a fact, a mental state that serves to construct a personal story.
The ‘What is on your mind?’ art exhibition is not just a collection of works but a transformative journey. It explores the subconscious and delves into emotions, memories, and individual creation. With its complex visual template, the installation is designed to inspire and stimulate the viewer’s perception and curiosity. We believe that complex networks of thoughts, feelings, and perceptions shape individual experience and identity. This exhibition draws inspiration from personal dialectics and the practice of what this artist calls art therapy, inviting the audience to question the workings of their psyche.
The works visualise personal emotions, transforming feelings into colours, shapes, and forms on canvas and paper. They blur the border between reality and fantasy. The works suggest personal and private references derived from internal intellectual and experiential accumulation. The idea of the installation is not just to present art but to invite and engage the observer through a personal connection with the artwork. As an observer, one becomes part of the inner world that opens to that same world through personal themes.
The forms recognised in the works represent psychological ambiguity. This concept of multiple meanings, both in the setting and in the works, is displaced according to the traditional construction of the relationship between artistic position and artistic vision. The elements or motifs offered in the works do not have a representative character. However, they are exclusively a function of the game of symbols and metaphorical meaning, leaving room for the viewer to interpret the offered works from different angles.
In conclusion, the exhibition ‘What is on your mind?’ is not just a visual experience but an intellectual journey. It aims to encourage a deeper appreciation and reflection on the complexity of human cognition. It allows the viewer to gain new knowledge about the beauty and complexity of the human psyche. It is a chance to engage deeper, reflect, and gain new insights.
Text: Filip Matic