Rade Petrasevic Austrian, b. 1982

Overview

Rade Petrasevic (b. 1982 in Vienna, lives and works in Vienna) works with figurative pseudo-narratives in which classic painting techniques and genres - such as oil on canvas, still life or nude drawing - enjoy a relaxed coexistence with highlighter aesthetics, uncouth stereotypes, easily recognizable commercial symbols and plastic shower curtains. Petrasevic's impatient, memorable style is rooted in painting, but also reveals a thoroughly humorous and relaxed approach to the major themes of art history.

In the often seemingly simple and innocent scenes, the artist playfully deals with stereotypes and clichés and can thus openly address sexuality and fetishes, body transformation and the tension between private and public. The bright colours, simple shapes and cheeky titles allow immediate associations and multiple readings and convey universal accessibility, warmth and intimacy.

Works
  • Don't Push Me, Pls
    Rade Petrasevic
    Don't Push Me, Pls, 2021
    Oil on canvas
    160 x 110 cm
  • When Painting kicks in
    Rade Petrasevic
    When Painting kicks in, 2020
    Acrylic on canvas
    175 x 124 cm
  • Whatever
    Rade Petrasevic
    Whatever, 2022
    Oil on canvas
  • I feel you (23)
    Rade Petrasevic
    I feel you (23), 2021
    Oil on canvas
    170 x 125 cm
  • When Ketamine kicks in (76)
    Rade Petrasevic
    When Ketamine kicks in (76), 2021
    Oil on canvas
    170 x 125 cm
  • Help me out
    Rade Petrasevic
    Help me out, 2020
    Oil on canvas
    170 x 125 cm
  • Ok Super
    Rade Petrasevic
    Ok Super, 2020
    Oil on canvas
    80 x 58 cm
Exhibitions