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Djordje Ozbolt

DJORDJE OZBOLT

Sing Me a Song Gallery Baton 17 January–15 February 2025 Seoul
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Gallery Baton is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Djordje Ozbolt (b. 1967), titled 《Sing Me a Song》 from 17 January to 15 February 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.

▣ About Artist

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).

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About the Artist

Constantly exploring a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, and sculpture, Djordje Ozbolt, who successfully held the Pavilion of Serbian at the 58th Venice Biennale, has gained global reputation for his unique works. Having spent his early childhood years in Yugoslavia where the atrocities of social conflicts and civil insurgencies persisted, he subsequently settled down in London. Such an acknowledgement of Ozbolt’s personal account sheds light on his emotional sensibilities and artistic perspective that he embedded into his works.

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Since its founding in 2011, Gallery Baton has gained international recognition as a leading contemporary art gallery in Korea. Distinguishing itself with a dynamic and refined program, Baton consistently strives for an in-depth understanding of current paradigms within the complex and ever-changing landscape of contemporary art.

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116, Dokseodang-ro
Yongsan-gu
Seoul
South Korea
Opening Hours
Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 6pm

Time could be subject to change due to the internal issue of gallery.
Parking spots are very limited near the gallery, please use a public transportation.
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Seoul 116, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu
Gallery Baton contemporary art gallery in Seoul South Korea
Gallery Baton
116, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
+82 2 597 5701
http://www.gallerybaton.com

Opening hours
Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 6pm

Time could be subject to change due to the internal issue of gallery.
Parking spots are very limited near the gallery, please use a public transportation.
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