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Maja Ruznic on Intuitive Painting and War-Ravaged Family History

artist · 2026-07-17

Maja Ruznic, a Bosnia-Herzegovina-born artist based in New Mexico, discusses her intuitive painting process and the influence of her war-ravaged family history in an interview with Ocula's editor-in-chief Louise Benson. Ruznic emphasizes the beauty of shadows and ambiguity, stating that the painting tells her what to do and she is very obedient. The interview is part of a partnership with Ocula.

Key facts

  • Maja Ruznic is a Bosnia-Herzegovina-born, New Mexico-based artist.
  • She spoke to Ocula's editor-in-chief Louise Benson.
  • The interview covers intuitive painting, the beauty of shadows and ambiguity.
  • Her war-ravaged family history influences her artistic practice.
  • Ruznic said: 'The Painting Tells Me What to Do. I’m Very Obedient.'
  • The interview is published on Ocula's magazine.
  • It is part of a partnership with Ocula.

Entities

Artists

  • Maja Ruznic

Institutions

  • Ocula

Locations

  • Bosnia-Herzegovina
  • New Mexico

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