„Calligraphic Gesture in Anthropocentric Painting –
An Exhibition of Experimental Calligraphy„
In my work, I explore the tension between chance and intention through the use of signs and
handwriting in painting. While handwriting is inherently an individual movement, I aim to
create a language that bridges spontaneity and control, allowing it to communicate with the
audience through coded artistic messages. A painted sign, like any other sign, carries its own
function, but it is not constrained by any predetermined structural relationship. Instead, it
begins the author’s individual narrative, which the viewer then completes. The deconstruction
of the sign influences the aesthetic experience and opens up numerous possibilities for
interpretation, enhancing the impact of both the calligraphic and painting processes.
Based on the hypothesis outlined in this project and a reflection on traditional calligraphic
techniques in art, I seek to highlight the advantages of modern calligraphy methods. The
exhibition titled Calligraphic Gesture in Anthropocentric Painting: An Exhibition of
Experimental Calligraphy clearly defines and demonstrates the contemporary calligraphic
methods that will be showcased.
Through a detailed theoretical analysis, I address the challenges, benefits, and limitations of
the calligraphic gesture. These theoretical insights are then manifested in the exhibition itself,
where the methods discussed are brought to life. By integrating theory and practice in this way,
I aim to make an innovative contribution to contemporary academic art, enhancing the
calligraphic gesture as a distinct artistic style.
Isidora Jovčić, Calligraphy I
combined technique on canvas , dimensions 80 x 80 x 2,5 inch, 2021
Isidora Jovčić, Calligraphy II
combined technique on canvas , dimensions , 80 x 80 x 2,5 inch, 2021
Isidora Jovčić, Calligraphy III
combined technique on canvas , dimensions 100 x 100 x 2,5 inch, 2021
Isidora Jovčić, Calligraphy IV
combined technique on canvas , dimensions 125 x 125 x 2,5 inch, 2021
Isidora Jovčić, Calligraphy V
combined technique on canvas , dimensions 125 x 125 x 2,5 inch, 2021
Isidora Jovčić, Calligraphy I
oil on canvas, dimensions 90 x120 x 2,5 inch ,2022
Isidora Jovčić, Calligraphy VII
oil on canvas, dimensions 125 x 125 x 2,5 inch, 2022
Isidora Jovčić, Calligraphy VIII
combined technique on canvas , dimensions 120 x 90 x 2,5 inch, 2021
Isidora Jovčić, Calligraphy IX
combined technique on canvas , dimensions 44 x 44 x 4 inch, 2022
Isidora Jovčić, Calligraphy X
combined technique on canvas , dimensions 120 x 80 x 2,5 inch , 2021
Isidora Jovčić, Calligraphy XV
combined technique on canvas , dimensions 80 x 80 x 2,5 inch, 2023
Isidora Jovčić, Calligraphy XII
oil on canvas, dimensions 150 x 150 x 2,5 inch , 2022
Isidora Jovčić, Calligraphy XIII
combined technique on canvas , dimensions 80 x 80 x 2,5 inch, 2022
Isidora Jovčić, Calligraphy XV
combined technique on canvas , dimensions 125 x 125 x 2,5 inch , 2022
