Milena Gregorčič: Lines and Transparencies

In the series of works entitled Lines and Transparencies, Milena Gregorčič (Ljubljana, 1952) once again applies a modernistic diction to move within the field of abstract painting, despite strong associative elements from landscape, while all along adhering to an exploration of two elementary problems of painting: the problem of space and the problem of light. Transparent material once again makes an appearance as the bearer of the paintings on display; this time it is plastic foil, which in its intent bears a wish for an invisible bearer that will enable the line to enter illusionistically into space. The main accent on the installation is rendered by a drawing on plastic foil measuring nearly 15 metres in length which, imbued with a sense of perspective, drifts wavily into the depths and towards the horizon within the space. In the texture, light, shadow and colour of the work, the author writes out a sensory life story. Every furrow, every stroke of the brush or penetration of light through the coloured layers constitutes a substance reduced to transmit messages about life, about being.

Photo: Artiko d.o.o.