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Ivo Andric and the Bridge
on the Drina,
acrylic on canvas, 2022
This painting captures Ivo Andrić, the
celebrated novelist of The Bridge on
the Drina, as a contemplative figure
embodying the spirit of his work. The
town central to his novel subtly ap-
pears, symbolizing the lives he so viv-
idly portrays. His gaze is direct and
open, inviting us to engage with the
themes of his narrative, as if silently
asking how we experience the world
he created. The painting balances
dark and bright tones, reflecting the
depth and contrasts of Andrić’s sto-
rytelling. It is a poignant tribute to
both the man and his literary legacy.
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