Dragan Simic
Dragan Simic was born in Nis, Yugoslavia in 1960, into the artistic family of Gina, his mother and Zile, his father.
Meal times in this household were large gatherings of relatives and friends and were filled with laughter and arguments focused on artistic expression and creativity. Dragan and his older brother were encouraged to be passionate, political and controversial whilst developing their artistic abilities.
Dragan immigrated to Australia in 1984 to explore a less homogenized frontier. He commenced his Diploma of Fine Arts in Perth. Dragan’s first exhibition in Melbourne showed development of the use of colour, influenced by the stronger light of a warmer climate.
Dragan’s primary influences were the works of Matisse, Modigliani and Picasso, and it shines through in many of his works. He has had exhibitions and showings both solo and with other new artists that have become known as 'names to collect'.
Now settled in Brisbane, Dragan has decided to focus full-time on the development of his art and the unusual expression of his style.
'my new rules are colour and colour is wonderful'
