Djordje Ozbolt: Sing Me a Song

Gallery Baton is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Djordje Ozbolt (b. 1967), titled Sing Me a Song from January 17 to February 15 in Hannam-dong space, Seoul. Djordje Ozbolt’s work is a profound reflection of his childhood, shaped by the wars in the former Yugoslavia and the diverse cultural influences he has encountered during his global travels. He skillfully integrates these experiences into his unique artistic perspective. His interpretations of various events, incidents, media images, and the exotic cultures he has experienced during travels take on an unfamiliar feel and presence on his works. This brings new dimensions of possibility to the traditional painting medium.

In his latest paintings, mysterious birds that exist solely in the artist’s imagination take center stage. Ozbolt combines authentic art historical motifs with kitschy pop culture images, breaking away from conventional formal expressions. This paradoxical coexistence of order and disorder in his work captivates viewers, creating a sense of tension and grotesqueness that invites engagement with the artist’s surreal sensibility.

Djordje Ozbolt, renowned for his distinctive works across various mediums such as drawing, painting, and sculpture, gained international acclaim after successfully representing Serbia at the 58th Venice Biennale. He lives and works in London, UK and Belgrade, Serbia. He has participated in group exhibitions at numerous art institutions such as MOCA Hudson Valley, Peekskill (2019); Belgrade Biennale (2018); The Holburne Museum, Bath (2016); Centre d’Art Contemporain, Perpignan (2013); Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (2012); National Museum of Art, Osaka (2012); Zabludowicz Collection (2010); and Tate Britain, London (2006).