Milica
Bravačić.

While still studying, Bravačić explored various techniques using mixed-media layering on paper or photographic prints, applying heavy pressure with oil pastels. Reminiscent of archaeological excavation, this process uncovered hidden layers of color beneath superimposed, thick textures of pastel paint. These textures formed anecdotal pictorial shapes evocative of subconscious imagery—resembling proto-animals and plants—or shifted into simple compositions of abstract atmospheres.

The MA exhibition Dubrovnik was dedicated to the artist's hometown. Conceptualised as a basilica floor-plan with a rectangular image of The Big Puzzle as the altarpiece, this setup creates a solemn atmosphere that questions our relationship to the worship of tradition. The architectural shapes of the Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque styles inspired the rosette, diptych and polyptych oil on canvas paintings, elegantly enclosing the Medieval-like phantasmagoric narratives.

As a recipient of the Yugoslav state scholarship, the artist resided in Lisbon, Portugal, where she became mesmerized by the vividness of traditional decorative street tiles, known as azulejos. Bravačić integrated their authentic, intricate designs into her work, stamping them as mono-prints onto large-scale, handmade paper sheets. These took the form of irregular mega-posters, intentionally ragged and weathered to look worn out by outdoor elements. This series of acrylic paintings evoked urban murals or pictorial tapestries woven by street life itself, while carrying metaphors of the nation's post-Salazar recovery.

Bravačić returned to painting while simultaneously launching a successful educational career, specializing in global portfolio preparation for prospective art students, primarily targeting those in Singapore. Alongside running "Milica – Art Courses" (2000–2020), she held various teaching positions at the country's leading art colleges.

In a creative echo of her Portuguese cycle, her time in Singapore introduced her to another type of tile design adorning the city's vibrant heritage streets. This encounter deeply enriched and furthered her dedication to tile motifs—this time drawing from eclectic Peranakan tiles. Utilizing a similar style to her Lisbon period, she applied hand-touched details over hand-printed areas.