Filip Najdanović – Within My Four Walls at Galerija na Štrafti
Filip Najdanović, born in 2001, grew up in Šid. He discovered early on that he had a talent for drawing and developed an interest in art. He completed his secondary education at the “Bogdan Šuput” School of Art, in the Graphic Design department. He is currently a fourth-year painting student at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad. Since 2022, he has participated in numerous group exhibitions. In addition to painting, he explores sculpture and documentary photography. Inspiration is often found in unexpected places, and the bathroom becomes one of these surprising sites for deep introspective exploration. The bathroom, seemingly an everyday space often shared with family or roommates, becomes a stage for profound introspective journeys. The colors are subtle, creating an atmosphere of intimacy and quiet. I play with the whites of the walls, the sink, and the washing machine, thereby creating a unique atmosphere. The bathroom, as a symbol of privacy, becomes a sanctuary for reflection, where a person frees themselves from external influences and fully immerses in their inner dialogue. By using myself as a model, while also aiming for the universality of the experience, I strive to create images that can easily resonate with anyone who views them. (Filip Najdanović).