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 Punctuation of Symbolic Speech


Mladen Bašić

Comment by the book of cartons " Born In Bosna"

Varying from the deep expressionism to cheerful symbolism the satirical drawings of young author Jasminko Mulaomerovic are sign of strong tension of spirit in a high state of humour. Although without a joke or a word of comment Jasminko's drawings are anecdotes by itself, with very concise and clear conclusions.

The arrow of his pen is the most frequently involved with Man and Nature, i.e. with stupidity of man and ecology. These two objects are embraced together, either as a green leaf implantedin lungs of human anatomy; as an ecological tear, or as a lost mountain path, where confused person is looking for a right sign to lead him out of a deep forest.

In Jasminko's drawings the most unusual transformations take place. Although they might seem unusual for common observer, they are expected and logical for the cognize of satirical vicissitude. The cutting of the tree and life after death of its stump seems somewhat shocking. In spite of the fact that biologically stump has the destiny of yelling, Jasminko's stump is fighting for self-preservation and after devastation it starts a new life. Under the ground in truth, but more exuberant and stronger than before. The author is proving with this symbolism that a tree is like a man. Especially in contemporary world.

Special chapter of his opus is a deep and impressing expressionism in the technique of vinyl engravings, where terrified eye in the rear mirror is watching the horror that happens behind him. Aiming with his excelled technique and simple drawing in the pure essence of Panic that stays behind the viewer, the author is com prized in top creators of satirical graphics as a form of caricature creations.

Although the majority of his caricatures are made in modern technique which is very often and acceptable among the authors of younger generation, the caricature of Jasminko Mulaomerovic exhales special originality which gives unique seal to his works.

That is a reason why each page of this book should be turned over many times and each creation analyzed, because, even though the messages seem clear at first sight, they are much deeper and psychologically cultivated than an average reader and observer can percept. That’s why this book is for refined observer which makes it more valuable.

Translated by Rahela Džidić