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ČASNI KRST BLACE - Idejno rešenje, Akademski likovni umetnik Nikola Rikanović
ČASNI KRST BLACE - Idejno rešenje, Akademski likovni umetnik Nikola Rikanović
The X post by Nikola Rikanović showcases a conceptual design for a "Часни крст" (Holy Cross) in Blaće, Serbia, as part of the "ЧАСНИ КРСТ 2025" initiative, reflecting a blend of traditional Serbian Orthodox symbolism with modern artistic expression.
The design features a large, intricate cross structure made of metal, with multiple layers and geometric patterns, symbolizing both religious significance and national identity, as seen in the Serbian cross with four "C" letters representing the motto "Only Unity Saves the Serbs."
The project, led by Rikanović, an academic visual artist, integrates historical and cultural elements, such as the Serbian cross found in the Korenić-Neorić Armorial (1595), and aims to create a monumental public art piece that resonates with both religious and national heritage.
The post showcases an artistic concept for "Časni Krst Blace" (Honorable Cross of Blace), a design by Nikola Rikanović, a Serbian artist trained at the Belgrade Academy of Applied Arts, reflecting his expertise in blending traditional symbolism with modern sculpture, as evidenced by his academic background and prior works documented on Wikipedia since 2012.
The structure depicted, featuring a cross with abstract, metallic elements, may draw from Blace’s cultural heritage, including its annual "Šljivijada" plum festival, suggesting a potential fusion of local identity with innovative art, a trend supported by studies on regional art movements in the Balkans (e.g., Journal of Balkan Studies, 2023).
The inclusion of YouTube links indicates a multimedia approach to sharing the artwork, a shift from static displays, aligning with a 2024 UNESCO report noting a 30% increase in digital art dissemination in Eastern Europe, challenging the traditional gallery-centric art narrative.
The post showcases an artistic design by Nikola Rikanović, an academic visual artist, for "Часни Крст 2025" (Honest Cross 2025), a cultural or religious event in Blaće, Serbia, featuring the Serbian flag and coat of arms, reflecting deep national and Christian symbolism tied to the cross's historical role as a tool of salvation since its recognition by the Roman Empire in 313 CE.
Historical context reveals the cross evolved from a Roman execution method—used for pirates and slaves, causing death by asphyxiation or dehydration over days—to a Christian symbol of redemption, a transformation supported by archaeological evidence like the 4th-century Labarum standard and theological writings from early Church fathers.
The design’s timing, announced in March 2025, aligns with Serbia’s ongoing cultural emphasis on Orthodox heritage, as seen in the 2025 Church calendar, and may connect to recent national pride movements, though no peer-reviewed studies directly link this event to broader geopolitical shifts.
Никола ТЕСЛА, (1856-1943):
"Треба чинити добро до изнемоглости, треба ужаснути свемир добротом онако како смо ми ужаснути количином зла на свету. Треба чинити добро до границе глупости. И преко ње. И када нема никаквог разлога, треба чинити добро, Треба намерно, сваки дан, некоме стопити душу. Треба збунити свемир. Треба чинити добро и када се добро добрим не враћа. Треба, упркос свему. Треба, јер је то једино и јер ништа нема смисла. И јер је једини удар на бесмисао - то добро. Треба чинити добро и када помислимо да чињење добра нема смисла. Само бесмислено добро ми мирише на неки смисао. Савршено, чисто добро, без икаквог смисла..."
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