Marin Majić

“The Art We’re Obsessed With” is a monthly series paying homage to the artworks Artsy staff members can’t stop thinking about, and why. From little-known artists our editors stumble across at local shows to artworks going viral on our platform, these are the artworks we’re obsessed with this month.

These dreamy paintings made with oil paint, colored pencils, and marble dust on linen are bursting with magical qualities. A strong sense of light dominates each work, and you’re left wondering what is happening in this visual version of magical realism. My only complaint is that the details and moody qualities of the paintings are lost in this well-lit gallery. Each work feels like an ephemeral universe flickering before our eyes. —HV

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"Most paintings have an autobiographical core," Majic told Juxtapoz about the connecting theme between the works in his debut with the gallery. "There is no predetermined arch for this group of works but prior work inspires new work as an ongoing conversation." Such continuing effect of the works' narrative comes to light with a harmonious display in which the small-scale snapshots are creating a linear storyline that skips from lush rainforest-like scenes over domestic settings, to the portrayal of inconspicuous subjects. 

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