Commissions & Patronage
Patronage is not a subscription. It is a relationship.
Two ways to enter the studio's life — a single commissioned work, or sustained patronage of the slow, patient practice behind the Benin Kingdom series. A bespoke original made in dialogue with your vision, or sustained partnership in the practice that produces it.
Every enquiry answered personally, typically within 24 hours.
The Commission process
From enquiry to arrival — a few steps
Commissioning a work begins with a conversation. I invite you to share your concept—be it a specific subject, a thematic focus, or an inspiring collection.
No idea is too preliminary; even the smallest spark is enough to begin. Through one or two thoughtful exchanges, we will define the thematic core, scale, palette, and composition of the piece.
I will then provide a comprehensive proposal detailing the subject, dimensions, acquisition price, and timeframe. A deposit of 30–50% secures the commission and reserves dedicated studio time, with the final balance due prior to shipment.
Because an original work requires weeks or months of sustained studio practice, I provide periodic updates and glimpses of the piece as it evolves.
Once completed, the work is carefully rolled in a heavy-duty tube and shipped from Belgrade. All international transit is fully insured and tracked, ensuring the piece arrives safely and is ready to be beautifully presented in your space.
Patronage
Studio Patron
FROM €2,000
Sustained access to the studio's inner life.
Studio Patrons receive research notes, preparatory studies, and the unfolding of a series in formation ∽ plus an original small-scale study each yer of patronage, a working document of the practice, and first right of acquisition on new works before they reach the public. A one-time commitment that establishes the relationship.
Series Patron
FROM €5,000
A role in the life of one series.
Everything as Studio, plus a defined role in the life of a specific series. Series Patrons receive a private studio visit in Belgrade (or an extended virtual walkthrough), first right of acquisition before public release, and formal acknowledgement in the series' exhibition and archival documentation, if desired.
Principal Patron
FROM €10,000
The deepest form of collaboration
A role in the life of one series, Principal Patrons underwrite an entire body of work from inception to completion, and receive a dedicated commission within the series ∽ a painting made in dialogue with their vision. This tier includes full studio access, priority acquisition rights across all future work, and permanent acknowledgment in the series archive.
Patronage is a relationship ∽ a way of underwriting the slow, patient work that gives art its deepest meaning. To become a patron is to step into the long arc of an artist's practice, to sustain work that unfolds over time and rewards those who wait.
The Benin Kingdom Series
Available for Acquisition
Born from sustained study at the British Museum, this series is a translation of presence—transforming the opaque, monumental weight of 15th–19th century Edo brass plaques into the transparent, accumulated light of watercolour.
Several original watercolours from this collection remain available for acquisition. Works from the series have been selected for the annual exhibitions of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI) and the Royal Watercolour Society (RWS).
Each piece is hand-signed, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, and carefully prepared in an archival tube for safe global transit.
A 10% collector's incentive applies to the acquisition of multiple works from this series.
Questions collectors ask
What is the time frame for a commission?
A single original work typically requires weeks to months from deposit to arrival. Larger or more complex series take proportionally longer; the exact timeframe is always clearly defined in the initial proposal.
Do you paint from life or from reference material?
My practice is rooted in direct observation whenever possible. When a subject cannot be studied in person - such as historical artefacts or distant architecture - I rely on rigorous archival study, approved reference materials, and my own preparatory sketches.
Is framing included in the acquisition price?
To insure safe international transit and allow the final presentation to perfectly suit your space, works are shipped unframed. The acquisition price covers artwork, packaging, and insured shipping.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. All original works are shipped from my studio in Belgrade. To ensure they arrive safely anywhere in the world, they are carefully rolled in heavy-duty archival tubes, fully insured, and tracked.
Who retains the copyright?
Copyright and all reproduction rights remain entirely with the artist. The acquisition of a physical work does not transfer commercial rights.
For agencies, institutions & commercial licensing
If you are enquiring on behalf of an institution, agency, or publication regarding licensing, commercial reproduction, or large-scale spatial commissions, please outline the intended use, format, and context in your initial message. I will respond with availability and professional rates.
CRITIC'S CHOICE — SAATCHI ART
"Each of his images is lit in the raking light of the conservator's studio…
It's as though the act of painting loosens up the image rather than nailing it down.
The more you see, the less you know."
DR BEN STREET — SAATCHI ART CRITIC'S CHOICE
