Featured Artist Mark Sajatovich

Artist Mark Sajatovich presents a stunning collection of abstract paintings that reflect his love of color, light and simplicity. Learn more by visiting his website.

 

 

Gaugin believed that color was the language of dreams. I think it’s interesting to reflect on the impact of color and how an artist’s color choices become the voice they use to share their dreams, capture their reality and inspire others. I’m certain that the colors I use in my abstracts have evolved over time as I’ve tried to reimagine different aspects of day-to-day life.

 

 

This endless reinterpretation of light and color variations is what shapes my perspective.  For me, it’s a lifelong exploration that began when I discovered Tom Thomson, Alex Colville and Maude Lewis.

 

 

I’ve always believed that artists are at their best when they’re sharing perspectives and making connections.  Art becomes a bridge between human emotion and the evolution of society that’s built on colour and light, variety and diversity. Chagall said, “Color is all. When color is right, form is right.” Wisdom for all emerging artists.

 

 

In a perfect world, there would be more artistic voices, more honesty and more colors. I believe at some level, everyone understands the language of color and the use of geometry and lines. When I paint, I aim to capture the essence of simplicity while delving into the complexities beneath, by producing layers of color to illustrate depth and change.

 

 

I think the reinterpretation of the most basic forms can evoke emotions that connect everyone.  In this regard, I’ve recently rediscovered the value of connecting to the legacies of many 20^th century artists. I feature squares in many of my paintings because it’s how I challenge myself to find originality in the overlooked. In a way, it’s a tribute to Josef Albers’ teachings and his paintings (“Homage to the Square”).

 

 

Mondrian, Kandinsky, Krasner, Basquiat and Rothko are my reference points, inspiring through their creativity and bravery.  I feel it’s still true that artists should create works that challenge conventions and encourage others to see the world in new ways.  I hope that someone might find the infinite possibilities that art offers them somewhere in my paintings.

 

 

In the end, I think all artists create works based on the emotions they need to express.  For me, there is a great satisfaction in sharing the next captivating bold, bright abstract that feels as if it demanded to be painted.  Those are the pieces that reach out and challenge audiences to see the familiar in new, personal ways.

 

 

Geometric abstracts have always been attractive to me because they invite the reinterpretation of those common foundations which we all share.  This is why experiencing an abstract painting for the first time is always unique.  It requires critical thinking to decipher the vision, motivations and the shared elements between the artist and their audience.

 

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