Serbian artist Jasmina Aleksic's surreal pieces are pulled from the depths of her imagination. Pic: Aye Zaw Myo

JASMINA Aleksic’s prints have come a long way — from Belgrade, Serbia to Yangon’s art hub, Beik Thano Gallery.

Her exhibition here, Diary, was organised by the Serbian Embassy and will be on display until July 27.

In this show, Ms Alecksic takes the viewer deep into her own consciousness and ego, hence the name Diary.

She contrasts shadowy browns and glints of yellow with the occasional dramatic use of bold reds, blues and greens.

All the works feature strong bold outlines and black streaks, leaving the viewer curious if a bit melancholy.

Each painting also evokes a surreal sense of no man’s land.

The magical world she conjures up is replete with various mythical and fairytale associations — all of which feature female pro-tagonists: Antigone, Little Red Riding Hood and Allegra.

In one piece, a pair of feminine eyes shrouded with books, people, an umbrella and a pair of heeled legs seem to demand that we solve the mystery.

If this is a semi-autobiographical piece, then, is it a lament for the world’s complexities that veil and enshroud women? Or perhaps it is a subtle statement of self-protection and inhibition.

This is an exhibition that will take your breath away. It is well worth the venture.