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Dance of colors
Bashkim Mexhiti

27/06/2025

In Bashkim Mexhiti’s paintings, color appears as a free and independent medium, transcending its traditional function and transforming into an unlimited expressive power. The dynamics and unfettered energy of his works arise from the free movement of the brush, which follows the emotional intensity and inner experiences of the artist.

The expressionist abstract spirit is evident in every element of the composition – from bold tones and strong contrasts to the interweaving of spontaneous lines and shapes that create a deep sense of rhythm and tension. The unexpected movements of color are not just an aesthetic element, but carry a creative impulse that transforms the painting into a living organism, where every layer and structure speaks the language of free expression and thought. In this way, the works from this cycle transcend the visual and enter a deeper dimension, where art becomes a pure act of energy and spirituality.

Prof. Dr. Hivzi Muharemi

Mexhiti brings to modern art a simple yet powerful element – ​​a silent and suggestive presence, which repeats itself like a spiritual rhythm, enveloping the canvas with an inner light. This sensitivity to perfection, naturally intertwined with organic elements, creates a rare sense of homogeneity in his works.
His painting, rooted in the spirit of abstract expressionism, stands out for its purity and sincerity, while at the same time the pulsation of the brush and the exploration of textures bring in an inner dynamic. Spontaneous drops of paint, letters and symbols become part of a silent dialogue between imagination and reality. Through this process, he seeks to capture the very essence of creative nature and impose it on the surface of the work.
In his latest cycle, we discover a subtle harmony and inner freshness, which comes from the use of intense colors. He builds the painting on the principle of balance, putting harmony before contrast. Each work is a living process, where the energy of color and the movement of the hand shape an emotional experience that occupies an unavoidable place in the perception of the observer.

Maja Kostevska, senior curator

Bashkim Mexhiti
Born in 1965 in Gostivar, North Macedonia. He graduated in painting in 1991 at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Pristina, and in 1998 he received his Master’s degree in painting. He is one of the founders of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Tetovo, where he works as a full professor.
His artistic expression encompasses an expressionist style with strong symbolism, through color, line and texture. He has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in the country and abroad, including Skopje, Zagreb, Graz, New York, Berlin, Paris and Thessaloniki.
He has received several awards and recognitions for his artistic and pedagogical contributions. He is the founder and former president of the Association of Fine Artists “Draudacum” in Gostivar. He lives and works in his hometown.