The painter Vojislav Vojo Stanić is a vital link in the preservation, promotion and definition of the Montenegrin cultural identity through his works, which gain more and more importance with the passage of time, said Minister of Culture and Media Tamara Vujović, opening a large retrospective exhibition of that academician of the Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and Arts ( CANU) in the CANU Gallery.
Vujović said that she shares with Stanić motifs such as the sea, the sun and Herceg Novi, which are a frequent theme in his works, and which reveal his deep connection with that city and its surroundings.
"According to his own words, Stanić fosters an objective audience approach to his paintings, but his modesty that he lives by does not prevent us from exploring the deeper layers of his works. He believes that a full understanding of a work of art requires multiple perspectives, each enriched by individual subjectivity. That's how we all participate in the works of artists, and not in a way to just interpret the works, but to ask the artist to explain ourselves to us," said Vujović.
She said that Stanić was uncompromisingly dedicated to artistic pursuits and the process of creative imagination, with which he also presented Montenegro to the world in a worthy manner, and thus his painting became part of the universal language of world art.
"Stanić's canvases, deeply imbued with the Montenegrin spirit and identity, become archetypal representations of the rich cultural tradition of this region, where art is not only an aesthetic expression, but also an important tool in preserving historical and cultural heritage, preserving it for future generations. His works become ambassadors beyond the borders of Montenegro, simultaneously strengthening the sense of belonging and pride among the local population. Through his work, Montenegrin heritage acquires a new dimension and permanent value, becoming an indispensable part of the world cultural scene," said Vujović.
She said that the exhibition also testifies to the achievements of a great author like Stanić, in the segment of questioning and expanding the framework of his own authorial heritage.
"Exactly this, in addition to the ability to anticipate big ideas and their further explanation into new values, makes Stanić's art unique and exceptional. Even today, his work is an organic part of the creative impulse of our many artists and an important reference in the wider cultural space. It is precisely because of this that the works of Voj Stanić gain more and more importance over time. We appreciate the exhibition, for which we gathered today at CANU, from the aspect of reflection on the previous cooperation between the Ministry of Culture and Media and the Academy, as a logical and necessary continuation of the promotion of cooperation between our two institutions through art and culture", said Minister Vujović.
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