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"Osman and Zorka: Love Beyond the Divide", acrylic on canvas, Bishop Maxim, 2025
This painting portrays the Muslim poet Osman Djikić (d. 1912) alongside his Serbian wife Zorka, set against the iconic backdrop of the Mostar Bridge—a symbol of connection and division. The couple stands as a quiet testament to interfaith harmony and emotional resilience in early 20th-century Herzegovina, when such a union was viewed with suspicion. Zorka is depicted in traditional attire, her hair styled in the manner of an “embroidery”, delicately adorned with gold thread, reflecting both cultural richness and feminine grace. Osman and Zorka exchange glances filled with mutual affection, their closeness radiating a gentle defiance of the societal norms that sought to separate them.