Abstraction 1

author: Miroslav Blažeković

technique: Oil on canvas

size: 80×100 cm

This powerful early abstraction is defined by an interplay of profound reds and vibrant mustard-yellows, structured by a network of heavy black lines. The surface is highly tactile, characterized by thick, palpable paint application—impasto—that emphasizes the physical act of creation. The central black lines coalesce into a circular, stylized sign or cryptic glyph, suggesting a gateway or primal symbol emerging from the energetic color field.

This work demonstrates the raw energy characteristic of Blažeković’s early post-Academy period, showing a masterful control over texture and form that differentiates it from his later works.

Miroslav Blažeković: Early Abstractions (1993–1994)

This selection of paintings represents a significant and distinct period in the career of Miroslav Blažeković, created during and immediately following his graduation from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb (1993). These early abstract works reveal a powerful, formative energy within his opus, demonstrating a focused exploration of raw texture and intense, saturated color that marks a specific phase in his artistic development.