Tatjana Branislav

How did your path from IT project management lead you to creating textured relief artworks?

My path to visual art came through unexpected intersections. I have spent over a decade building my career in the IT industry, managing international projects and leading global teams in multinational companies. This profession demands structure and precision, nurtures curiosity, exploration, and a refined attention to detail, attributes that guide not only the successful delivery of complex projects but also the creation of thoughtful, layered, and harmonious artworks. At the same time my classical vocal training cultivated a sensitivity to rhythm, harmony, and emotional resonance. Painting emerged when I lost my father, it was my way to integrate this loss, to stay connected with him. He and I shared a very close bond, and in every painting I feel his presence. That moment of grief marked the start of a new creative chapter, where energy, intuition, and love converge on canvas. I approach my art as an autodidact, guided by intuition and a profound sense of connection with the essence of being, which makes each work an authentic expression of inner experience.

Tatjana Branislav | Alchemy | 2025

What experiences or inner transformations inspired you to merge natural elements, spirituality, and art in your creative practice?

I see art as a process of transformation of energy, healing and empowerment. Natural materials became central to my practice because they carry vibration from the Earth itself. Sand, soil, crystals, and gold are not just decorative they embody energy. This connects with my spiritual path as a Tarot reader, where I engage with symbols and archetypes as channels for subconscious insight. Tarot and painting are two facets of the same journey, they both translate energy into form and open space for reflection and inner connection.

Tatjana Branislav | Vortex | 2025

Your works carry strong energy and symbolism. Are there particular life events or journeys that shaped this energetic approach?

The most defining moment was losing my father. Painting became a sacred space where absence was transformed into presence. My given name is Tatjana Miščević, but in my artistic work I chose to take the name Tatjana Branislav as a tribute to my father. By adding his name to mine, I keep his presence alive in my creative practice. That decision was more than symbolic, it was an act of love and remembrance. That profound experience of turning loss into creative dialogue is what gave my work its energy.

Tatjana Branislav | Reflection | 2025

How do you select natural materials such as sand, soil, crystals, or semi-precious stones for each artwork?

The choice is entirely intuitive. I sense the vibration of each stone or crystal and let it guide me toward the canvas it belongs to. Each element feels alive, and the process of selecting them is almost like listening to their frequency. The Danube’s sand is also among the primary materials I use in my art. Having grown up in Zemun, the river has always been a constant presence in my life both as a physical landscape and a spiritual current. I often collect sand directly from its banks and integrate it into my paintings, so the Danube becomes not only an inspiration but also a living, material part of the artwork.

Tatjana Branislav | The Flow | 2025

What does texture mean to you as a visual language, and how does it help you convey energy and vibration?

Texture is the language through which energy becomes visible. Relief surfaces allow me to give vibration, form and rhythm, like music that can be touched. For me, texture is not only material but also energetic. Each layer, and fragment of crystal carries resonance. When viewers encounter the surface, they don’t just see it, they feel it.

You speak of art as “energetic transposition.” How would you explain this idea to someone new to your work?

Energetic transposition is the act of translating energy from one state into another. In my work, it is the transformation of emotion, memory and vibration into something material that can be experienced. This process connects deeply with my Tarot practice, where archetypes and symbols act as vessels for invisible energies. Just as Tarot cards transpose the subconscious into symbolic imagery, my paintings transpose inner states into textured, physical form. The canvas becomes a field where vibration, symbolism, and matter unite, allowing viewers to connect with the unseen in a tangible way.

Tatjana Branislav | Vali | 2025

What kind of emotional or spiritual experience do you hope viewers will have when encountering your art?

I hope they feel touched not only visually but energetically. My wish is for them to sense resonance, reflection, or even healing in front of the work. Art can open portals between the material and the spiritual, and if someone leaves my painting with a deeper sense of presence, empowerment or connection, then the artwork has fulfilled its purpose.