The "Code" series originates from a cipher system I created in my childhood, during the siege of Dubrovnik in 1991. Born from the necessity of private communication with my best friend in crowded shelters and inspired by Roman numerals, this early experience with coded language became the foundation of my artistic practice.

In this body of work, I transform poems into cryptographic visual compositions, each piece meticulously assembled using techniques that pay homage to traditional typography. The painstaking process of creating these works echoes my experience of finding refuge and resilience in artistic expression, while reflecting my current practice of working with generative art and AI systems.

What began as a survival tool has evolved into a comprehensive artistic language, creating a clear thread between my early fascination with codes and my current work with technology and programming. Each piece demands an intentional exchange of time – both in its labor-intensive creation and in the viewer's process of discovery and contemplation. In our era of instant digital gratification, these works stand as a meditation on art's power to transform time into meaning, bridging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary digital innovation.