Mitic recalls a recent visit by a local art dealer. “He came into my studio talking on his cell trying to sell a painting by Pistoletto to someone in New York. Without pausing, he just said that my paintings needed to be more penetrating and left. That same day I drove down to a gun range in Buffalo. I rented an assault rifle and blasted a more penetrating painting, a portrayal of Christ named Hole-y Jesus. The Blast Supper is a more elaborate composition in this series of pop art paintings in which I shoot the outline of the figures. I suspect some people might find this technique somewhat blasphemous. On the contrary, I believe that using a gun to create the image has the opposite effect, as it raises awareness, and engages the viewer at many levels. Basically, I’m popping my pop icons.
to view the image of The Blast Supper click on the link below:
http://www.viktormitic.ca/
