DUNJA ZUPANČIČ :: MIHA TURŠIČ :: DRAGAN ŽIVADINOV

Up until the end of the 20^th century, metaphysical tasks in art were performed by allegories, metaphors and symbols.

Allegories represent the abstract through parables. Metaphors name a certain phenomenon with an expression which usually denotes some other similar phenomenon. Meanwhile, symbols illustrate a specific abstract concept. In allegories, metaphors and symbols we always see more than is inherent in them.

In 20^th century art, metaphysical tasks are replaced by functional operations with systems, signs and models.

Systems are well-considered groups of interdependent units which make up a complete whole. Within the system, the signs report to us the exact agreed meaning using specific forms. In order to understand the functioning of the system, we make a product with which we illustrate the planned operation. In systems, signs and models, we see exactly what these are.