Denis Šulić, Minister of Trade and Tourism of Republika Srpska, presented the award to Milica Rudić, the winner of the “Đurađ Ljubavić” Graphic Competition, at the opening of the exhibition held at the Banski Dvor Cultural Center in Banjaluka.
“The Official Gazette has opened its doors to all citizens. This is an example of how young people and students can be encouraged — not only those from the Academy, but from other faculties as well. Several additional projects are being prepared and will be jointly implemented by the Official Gazette and the Ministry,” Šulić said.
This year’s competition theme was “Traditional Embroidery.” The winner, Milica Rudić, a first-year student at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Banjaluka, said her inspiration was the idea of the trace that remains.
“A trace, although physical, also symbolizes the imprint of our culture and tradition. The best way to preserve and enrich our cultural heritage is by creating new works of art,” Rudić said.
Miloš Lukić, acting director of the Official Gazette, said this is the second edition of the competition, which has already become the most significant for students in Republika Srpska.
“We received 30 submissions. We achieved what we aimed for — students recognized this as a competition where their work would be valued. We are already preparing a competition for primary school pupils, organized through the Pedagogical Institute, dedicated to Statehood Day,” Lukić stated.
Commission member Mladen Miljanović emphasized the importance of the competition, particularly because students from all faculties participate.
“The works were interesting, offering contrasting solutions across various techniques and approaches. It reflects a contemporary artistic sensibility,” Miljanović noted.
Along with the first prize, a monetary award of 3,000 KM was presented. The second prize of 2,000 KM went to Andrea Gatarić, while the third prize and an award of 1,500 KM were given to Boris Zrnić.
The top competitors also received a page from the Psalter in the Serbo-Slavonic language, written in Cyrillic according to the rules of the Resava School, with elements of the older Raška orthographic tradition.
Source: RTRS
