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Interview: Jelena Dejanovska

Jelena Dejanovska was born in Zrenjanin, Serbia, in 1972. After completing undergraduate studies she became professor of Computer Science, continuing education and interdisciplinary studies at the University of Arts in Belgrade, where she received her MA, and became PhD within the Department of Digital Arts, in 2013. She has participated in festivals and exhibitions in home and abroad. For many years engaged in interior design and design of energy in space. She won 2009th second place in the category Nostalgia trikfilm International Festival of Animated Film ”Omnibus”, Regensburg, Germany, with the film ”C key”, and 2013th prizes in the experimental category, FESA European Student Animation Festival, Belgrade, Serbia, with the film ”Energy triangle”.

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Luca Curci – When did you start practicing art and why?

Jelena Dejanovska – Art has always attracted me but the real start practicing art was when I started to create digital art.

L.C. – Can you talk about your artistic work? Which are your inspirations?

J.D. – Linking the knowledge gained by studying a large number of different disciplines into one work of art is a challenge for me. Multidisciplinary and utilitarianism are the qualities that make a special work of art. My current inspiration is found in the esoteric world. In particular, I find interesting relation of man and space and energy in them.

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L.C. – What are you currently working on?

J.D. – I’m currently working on a new project that will represent esotericism in contemporary art.

L.C. – What was the best advice given to you as an artist?

J.D. – Be what you are and be that completely!

L.C. – What is art for you?

J.D. – Art is a creative process that shows us a way to other dimensions of existence, thinking and realisation of our personality and the potentials we have.

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L.C. – What do you think about International ArtExpo organization?

J.D. – I am very pleased with the cooperation that has been established with the International ArtExpo organization. This organization has an international character and is focused on discovering and promoting talented artists and their works. Today, it is very important in the world of contemporary art.

L.C. – Do you think International ArtExpo organization can represent an opportunity for artists?

J.D. – International ArtExpo organization is a great choice in finding ways that the artist and his works are presented to the audience.

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