ŠUković Miljan

My work on comics and drawing of specific creatures and their distant worlds over the years inspired me to transmit the same subject matter into three-dimensional space. That's how my clay figures first appeared.Strong connection between comics and figures is very obvious at first sight. Recognizable style and work technique which are applied to figures are guarantee for spiritual and visual enrichment of the observer. Observing and revealing hidden messages from the expressions on creature's faces is the greatest value of these pieces. The fact that all pieces are original works of art (because it's the main characteristic of FIGURES WORKSHOP studio since the very beginning of it's foundation) give you complete enjoyment and pleasure of possessing them. Clay figures contain inside armature. They are painted and lacquered which gives them quality of authentic piece of art.

"Fragments of a Lost Universe:
A Dialogue with Miljan Šuković"

How Did It All Begin?
What first attracted you to art, and especially sculpture? Was there a turning point, an event, or a person who inspired you to pursue this path?

It started a long time ago, and like all kids, I loved comic books. I started tracing different heroes and making my own comics using frames from others. A little later, I also discovered the power of film, so there was a fireworks display in my head.

Were there specific characters or styles that stuck in your memory? And how did you transition from drawing to sculpture? Did you always have the desire to see your characters in three dimensions?

Of course, STORM by Don Lawrence and Jeremiah and Comanche by Hermann Huppen laid the foundation for my interest in comics and drawing. Later, it was Hugo Pratt, Richard Corben, Moebius, and, of course, my god Philippe Druillet. These artists were key in shaping my style and artistic approach.

How exactly did they inspire you in the development of your sculptures?

Well, now that I think about it, the stylization of STORM and Don Lawrence’s drawing style, which was fascinating for that time, laid the groundwork for my future work in sculpture. His str...