5 Basic Elementsinstallation, metal, plaster, pigment, nigella seeds, coconut, 230 &times; 140 &times; 40 cmThe installation consists of five vertical metal rods placed against a wall. At first glance, the work appears minimalist and quiet. Only when the viewer approaches and looks down do five spheres become visible, each attached to the base of a rod. Each sphere contains an opening filled with pigment &mdash; yellow, blue, red, as well as black and white. It is in this act of approaching and changing perspective that the work reveals its full potential.The title &ldquo;5 Basic Elements&rdquo; refers to the fundamental components from which all colors and shades emerge. At the same time, the work can be read as a metaphor for human relationships &mdash; only through closeness and intimacy can true understanding occur.On another level, the installation reflects a return to simplicity &mdash; a withdrawal from the turbulence and excess of contemporary life, a re-engagement with the foundations and essential principles of perception. In this sense, 5 Basic Elements unites the purity of form and idea, translating the basic tenets of color theory into a subtle wall installation.

5 BASIC

Danilo Kreso, 5 BASIC contemporary sculpture

Work evokes the impact environmental pollutions has on anima extinction. In the narrative series of photographs, anthropocentric behavior, human- centered activities on the ecosystem, slowly replaces an animal life, here embodied by the image of a fox. The emoji stands in for such behavior by taking up more and more space and making the fox disappear. Pollution threatens non--human animals, for example, through the ingestion of microplastics or by being trapped in the human-produced waste; pesticides and air pollution cause respiratory problems, cancer, heart diseases, brain damage and affects animals immune system the same &nbsp;way as it does to humans. In fact, animals are even more vulnerable because their respiratory systems are much more sensitive. In addition. animals are at the risk from poor air quality because they cannot protect themselves against it as humans do. The emoji represents human behavior that leaves out such considerations, while epitomizing a culture of &quot;happy ignorance&quot; through a carefree smiley expression.&nbsp;

extinction with smile

Danilo Kreso, Extinction With a Smile, photography

The series of three photographs depicts faces from different eras, all of these representations of people filtered through the imagination of their creators and the canons of their time. Many of them have since lost their magical power or aura of sanctity, along with the dying religions and vanished civilizations and cultures, now becoming a sort of archive. Collective memory, museums, and archival material help us not to forget all these faces that have appeared in various places throughout our history. The idea was to create a spatial installation-sculpture with collage elements, so that the sculptures have once again become what they were, but in a new form. The attempt was to show that, although we are different in cultures, traditions, and artistic expressions, there is something common that connects us as a species. The geometry present here serves as a kind of map that illustrates the connection of diversity. This work can be interpreted in various ways; there is not just one goal or purpose, but rather a reflection on how to perceive the world today.

diversity Of One

Danilo Kreso A black and white image displays a grid of sixteen round objects, each featuring a distinct face or mask, arranged on a textured ground with a dark border.

A black and white overhead shot shows 16 round, mask-like objects with various facial expressions arranged in a grid on a light surface with a dark border.

A black and white overhead shot shows 16 diverse and stylized faces or masks embedded in circular objects, arranged in a grid on a light surface with a dark border.

This trilogy of photographs explores various aspects of the human pursuit of power and its impact on our society and interpersonal relationships. The first image depicts a sphere with a crown and territory, symbolizing the individual desire for control and dominance. Through this image, we witness the complexity and fluidity of power, represented by the sphere that carries the crown&mdash;sometimes on top, sometimes beneath it. This visual element symbolizes an individual constructing their territory, often based on their ideologies and narratives, to justify their claim to power. However, it also reminds us that power is not static and often shifts or comes into conflict with others.The second series of photographs focuses on heraldry and symbols of power, presenting them in a graphic manner. This series emphasizes the symbolism of the crown as an enduring icon of authority and power. Although many societies have embraced democratic principles, the desire for absolute power remains a cause of many conflicts. The images in this series remind us of deeply ingrained ideas about authority and governance and the importance of understanding their dynamics to avoid the abuse of power.The third narrative, presented through a photograph of faces from various civilizations and cultures, highlights the importance of understanding and embracing diversity as a fundamental aspect of the human experience. This image reminds us of the universal interconnectedness of all human beings, regardless of our differences. It invites us to broaden our perspectives and celebrate our diversity, emphasizing unity in diversity as a fundamental value for building a more peaceful and compassionate world.Overall, these three series of photographs provide insight into the complexity of human nature and power, encouraging introspection and reflection on our role in society. Through their visual elements and symbols, we explore themes of domination, authority, and diversity, reminding us of the importance of empathy, understanding, and acceptance to build a more harmonious and just world. Art may not change the world, but it is essential because it allows us to explore, express, and spark conversations about the key issues that shape our society and human experiences. It is precisely through art that we can create space for change and progress, both on an individual and collective level.

monarchy

A black, jagged crown-like object rests on a white square bordered in black, all against a dark, speckled background.

Black and white image of a crown silhouette on a square patch of white, textured material surrounded by dark ground.

A black crown silhouette rests on a white powdered square outlined in black, against a dark, grainy background.

This four of photographs explores various aspects of the human desire for power and its impact on our society and interpersonal relationships. The first image depicts a sphere with a crown and territory, symbolizing the individual&rsquo;s desire for control and domination. Through this image, we witness the complexity and fluidity of power, represented by the sphere carrying the crown&mdash;sometimes on top, sometimes beneath it. This visual element symbolizes an individual building their territory, often based on their ideologies and narratives, to justify their claim to power.

territory

Black and white photo of a white orb-like object wearing a spiky crown next to a black square outline on gravel ground.

Black and white image of a white spherical object on a dark stand next to a rectangular outline drawn on a gravelly ground.

A black and white image shows a spherical white buoy-like object on a dark stand, next to a rectangular outline drawn on a gravelly ground.

A black and white image showing a black crown and a white sphere next to a partial black square outline on a gravel ground.

sculpture and installation

An art installation features red and black horned figures arranged on and around a black structure, with some connected by green lines on the floor.

An art installation featuring black and red horned figures connected by green lines, arranged like a foosball table or piano.

An art installation features red devil-like figures sitting on a large black console and black figures sitting on white blocks connected by green lines, all arranged in a gallery space with a black robot-like figure painting on the wall.

Two white dinosaur skeletons on pedestals face each other in a minimalist room with chandeliers and wooden floors.

An art exhibition features white chandeliers, skeletal animal figures on pedestals, and framed photographs on white walls.

A monochromatic gray art installation features chandeliers, framed decor, and two animal skeletons in a room.

A white cylindrical art sculpture labeled "MILK" in furry brown letters, with two pear-shaped tops, stands on a wooden floor in a gallery.

A black hopscotch layout with white numbers 1 through 10 is mounted on a white wall and floor, featuring a vertical stick with a small green image on it.

An art installation features white cylindrical pillars on a green base with a red handle, set against a white wall with red horizontal stripes.

A modern sculpture features a green base with many white pillars, some green rods, and a red bent pipe handle.

Four small, black-robed figures walk along a black shelf towards a target with a fifth figure in its center, all against a white wall.

Black and white target with a smiling elderly silhouette in the center.

An art installation features red and green rectangular panels, some marked with spades, arranged in piles on the floor and suspended on a white wall.

An art installation featuring green and red rectangular blocks arranged in a cascading pattern with a spade symbol on one block.

An art installation featuring two flying pigeons attached to a spear-like rod piercing a white panel, with a small framed image and red balls on the right.

A white and black rectangular installation features a bird on a metal rod, a small framed animal head, and four red spheres.

A contemporary art installation features a large blue panel, bench, and pickaxe, with a dog figurine and framed collage on a white wall.

A blue canvas features a red lamp illustration, a framed black and white frog photograph, and a black cord plugged into a white outlet on the canvas, connecting to the red lamp.

The photographs are part of a larger series representing nocturnal encounters. By that, I mean that under the cover of night, while we read books and listen to music, or simply immerse ourselves in our own world, various characters we have never met in real life come to life. I&#39;m referring to authors of books, fictional characters we read about, musicians, composers we have never and will never meet, as well as anything that can enter our world through our imagination and creativity. So, every time we are alone in our homes, these nocturnal encounters can take place. And these are just some of them.Sonny World Photography Awards -&nbsp;2024 National &amp; Regional Awards Winners &amp; Shortlist<a href="https://www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards/winners-galleries/2024/national-awards/winners/2024-national-regional">https://www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards/winners-galleries/2024/national-awards/winners/2024-national-regional</a>&nbsp;Tokyo TIFA 2024 Fine Art / Collage - Winner Silver Professional Category&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tokyofotoawards.jp/winners/social/2024/23-46033-24/">https://www.tokyofotoawards.jp/winners/social/2024/23-46033-24/</a>Monochrome Awards 2024: Fine Art - Honorable Mentions<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: aktiv-grotesk-extended, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">PROFESSIONAL&nbsp;<a href="https://monoawards.com/winners-gallery/monochrome-awards-2024/professional/fine-art">https://monoawards.com/winners-gallery/monochrome-awards-2024/professional/fine-art</a>&nbsp;VIEPA Award 2024 - Honorable Menitions&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fotofestival-wien.com/black-white-winners-viepa-2024">https://www.fotofestival-wien.com/black-white-winners-viepa-2024</a>&nbsp;

night meetings

A surreal black and white image features a ladder leading to a full moon, an owl in flight, and figures in a stark landscape of branches and dandelion-like plants.

A black and white photo shows a person sitting on a dark orb, a cherub statue, and a lizard hanging from a vine, all against a dark, textured background.

Black and white image of a miniature scene featuring a bearded man, a small dilapidated house, and a classical statue against a dark, textured background.

A surreal black and white image features a person or doll sitting on a crescent moon amidst tall reeds, with a textured ground and dark background.

Black and white scene featuring religious-style figures, an owl in flight, and a goat-like creature in a dark, textured setting.

Black and white surreal scene featuring figures around a dilapidated schoolhouse under a crescent moon, with an abstract, starry sky background.

A monochromatic, surreal still life features a small dog, a reclining figure on a bench, a double pumpkin-like object, and various plants against a dark, textured background.

A surreal black and white image features a person standing on a paved area with an owl perched above and fish swimming around, all against a dark, textured background.

A black and white collaged scene featuring a full moon in a starry sky above a small tent, various figures, dried plants, and a ladder on a textured ground.

A surreal, high-contrast black and white collage featuring miniature figures, a ladder, and assorted objects under a dark, speckled sky.

photography

A black and white photo shows various pinned butterflies arranged in rows with a bow tie in the center.

Black and white photo of a dark, silhouetted bird with spread wings against a grimy grid background.

A black and white high-contrast image of a speckled bird and a small dark animal foraging on light sandy ground, casting distinct shadows.

Three arrows with impaled fish heads pierce a black and white target on a textured wall.

Black and white close-up of a hand holding a miniature revolver against a textured background.

A whimsical figure in a striped swimsuit sits on a metallic barrel, holding a ball against a black background filled with colorful polka dots, above a green jagged border.

A white spatula with a doll-like face splattered with red inside its hole, set against a black background with colorful polka dots and a green jagged foreground.

Two bittern birds with red bobbers in their beaks are staged above murky water with a pike swimming in the background.

A heron-like bird balances a red ball on its beak while another red ball sits nearby, with a fish visible underwater in the background.

A bird with a red funnel on its head perches on a branch, next to another red funnel shaped like a lampshade.

A miniature dark hippopotamus figurine stands next to a tall white paper-cutout building on a white surface against a dark, cloudy background.

The photography series Grey Stories explores the boundary between reality and the surreal, the everyday and the fantastical. Dominated by grey tones, the works blur the line between past and present, familiar and unusual. Each scene feels like part of an undefined story, inviting personal interpretation. Grey Stories is a visual archive where everyday life transforms into a quiet enigma, and the familiar becomes uncanny.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.analogsparksawards.com/winner/zoom.php?eid=3-5837-25">https://www.analogsparksawards.com/winner/zoom.php?eid=3-5837-25</a>&nbsp;2025 Honorable Mentions

gray

Black and white still life of three open flowers and a small decorative vase on a simple background.

A white toy castle with two flag-topped towers stands on a light surface with a tiny swan figurine to its right.

Monochrome image of miniature furniture including chairs, a sofa, a dresser, a grandfather clock, and a crocodile arranged on a plain surface.

A monochromatic image showing two dog figurines and an alarm clock on a dresser, with an empty picture frame hanging above.

Black and white image of a minimalist teapot, two cups, and a spoon.

specificationcotton paper, collor pencils, graphit pencilDimension: 80x80cm, 120x80cm

drawing

A surreal, cubist-style figure made of fragmented shapes and vibrant colors, resembling a distorted person, sits atop a red pillar against a black background.

An abstract illustration featuring a white organic figure holding a green branch below a red spiked orb, all against a black background with colorful horizontal lines.

A surreal, colorful drawing on a black background features a grotesque humanoid figure, an abstract animal, and a crescent-shaped object with a blue orb.

A vibrant abstract artwork features stylized, masked figures and geometric shapes in a dark, energetic composition with yellow and red linear elements.

A black and white abstract graphic design features four horizontal panels filled with stylized, geometric figures and shapes resembling people in various activities.

A colorful, abstract, and surreal drawing of a fragmented figure with a smiling face, crown-like headpiece, and geometric body against a black background.

Portfolio

Official portfolio of Danilo Kreso, Sarajevo-based visual artist working in photography, sculpture, installation and contemporary art.

Danilo Kreso | Visual Artist – Photography & Sculpture