Exhibition "Presence Between Absence"

Exhibition "PRESENCE BETWEEN ABSENCE" by Tijana Jokić, Milica Savović and Stefan Todorović

Dates

From 11 to 28 August 2026.

Location

• DOB//Galerija

Exhibition description

The exhibition "Presence Between Absence" examines the position of the artist and the intertwined network of inner and real spaces in which works are created through collaborative and individual sculptures by three authors. Through play and experiment, collaborative work and mutual complementation, the artists create a unique artistic universe where their forms coexist and form a complex whole that generates a dialogue between their different sensibilities and creative approaches. The differences in artistic expression among the three do not negate one another but rather complement and enrich each other, building a new shared aesthetic.

Recurring themes in all three artists' work relate to our inner world, introspection, and the shaping of our subconscious and conscious thoughts and processes. Collaborative sculptures connect individual perspectives and feelings, assembling them into combinations of forms that confront, intertwine, and communicate with one another. The overall installation consists of joint and individual ceramic sculptures that, through contrasts of soft and sharp, organic and geometric, create a visual balance and point to the diverse spectrum of inner states each artist represents in a different way.

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Tijana Jokić

Tijana Jokić was born in 1998 in Belgrade. She completed her Master's academic studies in 2024 at the Faculty of Applied Arts, ceramics department. The same year she participated in the Erasmus+ programme at the Faculty of Arts in Lisbon, Portugal. She has taken part in numerous group exhibitions and art colonies: the International Student Multimedia Art Colony in Tršić (2022 and 2023), the art showcase "Mermer i zvuci" in Aranđelovac (2022), the International Artistic Ceramics Colony "Zlakusa" (2023), and the "Punat Sea art" sculpture residency on Krk (2024). She is the recipient of the "Ivan Tabaković" fund award for best achievement in ceramics (2021). She has been a regular member of ULUPUDS since 2026.

Milica Savović

Milica Savović was born in 1998 in Belgrade. She completed her Master's academic studies in 2024 at the Faculty of Applied Arts, ceramics department. She has participated in many group exhibitions and art colonies: the International Student Multimedia Art Colony in Tršić (2022), the art showcase "Mermer i zvuci" in Aranđelovac (2022), the International Artistic Ceramics Colony "Zlakusa" (2023) and the "Punat Sea art" sculpture residency on Krk (2024). She received the "Ivan Tabaković" fund award for best achievement in ceramics (2021). She has been a regular member of ULUPUDS since 2026.

Stefan Todorović

Stefan Todorović was born in 1999 in Ljubovija. He graduated from the Secondary School of Arts in Užice in 2018 as the top student in the pottery program. The same year he enrolled at the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade, in the ceramics department. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions and art colonies: the International Student Multimedia Art Colony in Tršić (2022 and 2023), the International Artistic Ceramics Colony "Zlakusa" (2023), and the "Punat Sea art" sculpture residency on Krk (2023 and 2024). He received the "Ivan Tabaković" fund award for best achievement in ceramics (2022). He has been a regular member of ULUPUDS since 2026.

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TEXT FROM THE EXHIBITION CATALOG

The exhibition "Presence Between Absence" questions the author's position and the intertwined network of inner and real spaces in which works are created through collaborative and individual sculptures by three authors. Through play and experiment, collaborative work and mutual complementation, the artists create a special artistic universe in which their forms coexist and form a complex whole that generates a dialogue between their different sensibilities and creative methods. The differences in artistic expression among the three do not negate one another but instead complete and complement each other, building a new shared aesthetic.

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Recurring themes in all three artists' practices relate to our inner world, introspection, and the shaping of our subconscious and conscious thoughts and processes. Ceramic forms emerge from thought into reality, giving physical shape to our inner states and conflicts. Collaborative sculptures connect individual perspectives and feelings, assembling them into combinations of forms that clash, intertwine, and communicate with each other.

The entire exhibition installation consists of joint and individual ceramic sculptures that, through contrasts of soft and sharp, organic and geometric, create a visual balance and indicate the diverse spectrum of inner states each artist represents in a different way. The works reveal the contrast between their three distinct working methods and sensibilities, which together create a new whole.

Tijana Jokić, Milica Savović, Stefan Todorović

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Exhibition PRESENCE BETWEEN ABSENCE by Tijana Jokić, Milica Savović and Stefan Todorović – CATALOG

Dom omladine Gallery, Belgrade
Opening hours: Tuesday–Saturday 12:00–21:00; Sundays 12:00–18:00; the gallery is closed on Mondays.