Novembar Gallery proudly presents “Cut Me Out”, a solo exhibition by artist Jovan Matić, opening on Saturday, May 31 at 1 PM at the gallery space located at Kursulina 22. The exhibition is curated by Mia David, artistic director of Novembar Gallery, and will be on view until July 6.
“Cut Me Out” delves into how the contemporary world emotionally, ideologically, and visually molds us, using a visual language of repeated digital symbols that act as identity erasers. Matić constructs a layered narrative that merges sculptures inspired by emojis, religious and political icons, and everyday objects like TV sets, newspapers, and analog devices, portraying a human caught between the algorithm and the archetype.
“His works seem alienated and self-sufficient – they depict the world in which we live,” writes curator Mia David in the exhibition catalogue. “Matić combines programming, 3D printing, and traditional ceramics, bridging the digital with the most analog of materials.”
Matić’s use of ceramics – a medium deeply tied to utility and historical continuity – contrasts with the transient, image-based digital world. His practice highlights the tension between digital fabrication and handcrafted tradition, while maintaining a sense of aesthetic clarity and emotional subtlety. Though at times playful and ironic, his sculptures remain deeply reflective of modern alienation.
Jovan Matić (b. 1996, Belgrade) is a Serbian visual artist specializing in ceramics. He graduated with both undergraduate and master’s degrees from the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade, and trained further at the Iskoken Institute of Ceramics and Design in Japan. Matić’s works have been shown across Europe and Asia, with notable solo exhibitions such as:
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Zone of Abundance (Belgrade, 2022),
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Disrupting the Feed (Tokyo, 2024),
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Digital Cravings (Belgrade, 2024).
His group exhibitions include Bling Bling?? (Geneva, 2022) and Scene 01 (Nagoya, 2023). In 2025, he was admitted to postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. His works are represented in both public and private collections internationally.
The exhibition will remain open until July 6, with visiting hours as follows:
Weekdays (except Mondays): 12 PM – 8 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sundays: 10 AM – 2 PM
