Today we’d like to introduce you to BOJITT Bojana Ilic. They and their team shared their story with us below:
Bojana Ilic – BOJITT is Serbian-born and raised Chicago-based artist. She holds a degree in clothing and textile design from DTM Belgrade, Serbia. Following a successful career in the fashion industry in Serbia, she immigrated to the United States in 2007, obtaining American Citizenship and welcoming her son, Danny. Leveraging more than 20 years of combined experience in the creative industry, BOJITT helps clients visually articulate their vision and brand experience. Her passion for art and design ignites her work mission to develop and deliver client brands by deepening consumers’ visceral connection.
BOJITT’s work is present Coast-to-Coast in the United States and Internationally and ranges from public and private collections, art on-screen in contemporary productions and television to public art focused on community empowerment, social justice and equality. Featured on NBC5 morning show segment, Modern Luxury Interiors, CS Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Chicago Reader, Miami Chic, Voyage Chicago
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I am a single mother, immigrant and a business owner. And this all happened at once. Rebuilding my whole life here in US wasn’t easy, but I would not do it any diferent. Dedication and focus are always great to have – and knowing what you are worth.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Since moving from Serbia to Chicago 17 years ago, my practice has focused on painting–canvases, murals, and commissions united by gesture and purpose. My abstractions tell stories through mixed media like acrylic and spray paint, bold colors focused on climax and culmination. Stories inspire me, but their perspective springs from my own. Tales of overcoming are my favorite, yet I recognize survivorship is just part of the human experience. Once a story pours into my soul it’s alchemized into possibilities like color palettes and arrangements of texture. The paintings that result honor every complexity, from rising action to the denouement.
We’d love to hear about how you think about risk taking?
I believe every artist is a risk taker in so many different ways. My personal story is made of risks I took; that’s why I am where I am. One of the best ones was to pick up and move from Serbia to the US in 2007. I had established a well-known brand name as a fashion designer in Belgrade, but for me this wasn’t enough. I wanted to bring my art and design to the world, and I never stopped taking more risks. This is what success is all about, believing in yourself and working hard towards your dreams. Please see my whole story and what inspires me on https://www.bojittart.com/about
Contact Info:
- Website: www.bojittart.com
- Instagram: @bojanailic_bojitt
- Facebook: @BOJITT
