Emilija Pasagic
Life
Emilija was born in the former Yugoslavia but emigrated to Canada where she now lives and works. She has since become a prominent figure in the realm of Canadian Contemporary Art, and gloabally.
Her unique style has won her a dedicated following and she has exhibited her exquisite paintings across Canada, the USA and Europe.
Art style
Always unconventional, Emilija began by painting intensely detailed semi-abstract still life works and figures on silk.
She then went on to explore a variety of media, most recently experimenting with the encaustic method. This is an ancient technique, blending bee's wax and oil paint which can then be applied to paper, board or canvas. Careful layering and scratching is then used to add depth and character to the compositions. The delicacy of the images is offset by robust Mediterranean shades of crimson and ochre, bringing a contemporary feel to a traditional technique.