Seven Signs

Symbols such as the swastika and the cross are particularly complex, with varied meanings and interpretations in different cultures.
The Star of David, the symbol of the Jewish community, is probably the most relevant symbol at the moment
The hammer and sickle is a communist symbol representing proletarian solidarity between agricultural and industrial workers
The dollar symbolises the American economy and the influence of the United States on the world economy
Euro represents European integration and a single currency for the countries in the euro area
The red star, formerly a symbol of the struggle against Nazism, may now be perceived as a symbol of totalitarianism in former socialist countries, while it is still accepted as a symbol of anti-fascism and socialism in countries without a communist background.
The swastika is an example of a symbol that has been largely condemned in recent history, but nevertheless, remains an object of fascination or provocation

Seven Signs

Goran Bertok: Seven Signs

Goran Bertok presents his latest series at the Photon Gallery entitled Seven Signs, which is an apparent departure from his usual theme of the transience of the human body. Despite the seeming change of subject, he remains faithful to addressing the big questions of humanity, especially finitude. Whereas previous series focused on decay, death, and the connections between Eros and Thanatos, Bertok now focuses on the search for the eternal that materialises in the visible world. With the new series, the artist continues his preoccupation with the themes of transience and eternity, but shifts his focus beyond corporeality to the role and meaning of symbols. In doing so, he raises questions about the nature of symbols and their influence on our perception of the world. Bertok thus remains faithful to his artistic expression, but extends his research into a new field that opens up new perspectives on eternity and materiality.

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