Mischa Jovanović, the son of a naval officer and a librarian, was born in 1970 in socialist Yugoslavia. Shortly after his birth, his family migrated to Switzerland, where he grew up navigating and embracing the cultural duality of his Yugoslav heritage and Swiss upbringing. From an early age, he developed a profound interest in architecture and abstract art, drawn to the dialogue between form, structure, and creative expression.
Between 1987 and 1991, Jovanović completed an apprenticeship as a draughtsman at the renowned architectural firm of Adolph Blumenthal. Immersed in an environment where architecture and visual arts converged, he cultivated a deep appreciation for abstraction, with a particular fascination for Abstract Expressionism. His first trip to New York in the early 1990s proved pivotal, immersing him in the energy and raw dynamism of the city’s art scene and profoundly shaping his artistic vocabulary.
Over the years, Jovanović’s practice has evolved into a refined exploration of abstraction and universal dimensions in painting, where spatial perception and material experimentation remain central to his visual language. His works often evoke a sense of fluidity and depth, reflecting his ability to merge architectural precision with emotive, painterly gestures.
In the past decade, Jovanović has also pursued a career in entrepreneurship, focusing on addressing environmental challenges related to water. He notably founded a water brand committed to sustainable practices. Yet, painting has remained his true passion, a constant thread that continues to define his creative journey.