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Slovenian artist Bojko Jerman works in the technique of silver engraving. He applies black paint on an aluminum plate, and uses a needle to engrave onto the surface. Because the lines are engraved in metal, they are luminous and reflect light, therefore the appearance is fluid and depends on the type and direction of light. The pieces are dynamic and seductive, with interesting and engaged surface textures. The process of creating his works requires extreme precision and steady hands, there is little room for mistakes, as they can’t be concealed. Jerman developed his original technique while studying architecture, a field in which he worked professionally until retirement. The artist uses his work to explore existential questions; he attempts to present a humanist contemplation of our purpose and mission in life. The most important element of his work is the viewer’s engagement with the content. He hopes they view it intimately and subjectively. His work is not simply ornamental, it requires participation and understanding, which he uses as an allegory for our responsibility to be active participants in our worlds.
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A05, 2020 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 13” x 13” $ 1 6 5 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
A16, 2021 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 13” x 13” $ 1 7 0 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
A15, 2021 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 13” x 13” $ 1 6 0 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
A06, A10, A11, A09, 2020 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 22” x 22” $ 2 8 0 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
A14, 2021 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 13” x 13” $ 1 7 0 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
A13, 2021 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 13” x 13” $ 1 9 0 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
A12, 2021 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 13” x 13” $ 1 8 0 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
L5, 1988 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 13” x 13” $ 2 3 0 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
L37 1988 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 20” x 20” $ 3 7 0 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
L20, 1989 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 13” x 13” $ 2 4 0 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
L2, 1988 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 13” x 13” $ 2 3 0 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
L1, 1988 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 13” x 13” $ 1 7 0 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
K94, 1988 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 20” x 20” $ 3 7 0 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
K82, 1987 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 13” x 13” $ 1 9 5 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
D100, 1987 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 20” x 20” $ 2 9 0 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
B35, 1976 Hand Silver Engraving in Painted Aluminum 20” x 32”
$ 3 7 0 0 0 – B U Y O N A RT-M I N E.C O M
I work in the technique of silver engraving. I apply black paint on aluminum plates, which I then engrave with a needle. Because the lines are engraved in metal, they are luminous and reflect light, so the appearance of a certain work of art depends on the type and direction of light. The appearance is dynamic and seductive, never the same. The work itself requires strength and precision in the hands, mistakes cannot be corrected or covered up. In addition to the composition itself, I am also interested in the texture of the surface, which can be neutral or engaged. The dimension of my works is far beyond first hand aesthetic impression. It is often engaged, substantive. I am looking for answers about where and who we are, where we are going. I am trying to present humanism as the mission of our being. In my works, everyone sees something else, their own response. It is most important to me that the viewer is not indifferent and distanced from the content. My works engage every viewer, they contact him, every viewer also sees his mental reflection and response in my works of art.
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