Jelena Bando

It is essential to highlight that in all of Jelena Bando s previous series, her dedication to exploring the themes in each body of work is evident.

In this particular series, the artist engages in conversation with the residents of the documented buildings, weaving together the broader history of the housing culture with their personal narratives. The colour combinations she uses in her medium-sized works are not merely the result of observing the chromatic compositions of individual interiors. Instead, the colours take on a psychological dimension, reflecting the tone of voice of the speakers, that is, the building residents. This theme is also explored through an installation, created on almost six metres of paper painted with ink and pastel. Bando once again incorporates abstract motifs, drawn from the everyday view through her studio window: the Zagreb facades that shift in front of the studio, witnessing the evolving fabric of the city. In her work titled Fractured Horizons , Bando continues her exploration of space, creating a new kind of space within the painting that combines elements of the real world with an imagined one. 1 By opting for the installation format, Jelena Bando s distinctive style remains consistent, staying true to her signature approach and, above all, the high quality of execution.