Arcadian Dreams is a solo exhibition by acclaimed artist Timur D’Vatz that gives one an exciting opportunity to admire his enigmatic works. Rich with profound meaning, they transport viewers to a magical world while encouraging an inward journey to discover their spiritual origins. On view at the Andakulova Gallery, which represents Central Asian Art in the Middle East, the show will run through the 10th of September, 2024.
D’Vatz’s paintings combine legends and diverse symbols with a modernist form and vibrant colours: sunlit golds, amber reds, and bright blues. Taking cues from traditional Byzantine and Russian art, ancient histories, and mediaeval tapestries, the artist examines core motifs and ideas that have gained meaning and evolved in significance through different historical periods. Another source of his inspiration is the intricate patterns of the Nabis School, a group of avant-garde artists active in late 19th-century Paris. Referencing literature, religion, and astrology in his art, D’Vatz crafts a modern mythology that connects with the iconic traditions of mediaeval painting.
A recurring theme in the artist’s work is the hunt, which plays an important role in spiritual transformation: the hunt can be a quest, a journey, or a personal search for identity. By revitalising ancient stories and legends of hunting, D’Vatz aims to impart new significance to both historical and imagined rituals.
About the artist
Timur D’Vatz (b. 1968, Moscow, USSR) graduated from the Republican College of Art (Tashkent) in 1987, and between 1993-96 he attended Post-Graduate courses at Royal Academy Schools (London, UK).
D’Vatz has displayed his artworks in many exhibitions across the world, such as Nord Art International Exhibition (Germany, 2023); Byzantine Journeys (Andakulova Gallery, Dubai, 2020); The Rites of Spring (Avenue at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, 2015); a solo show at Galerie de Buci (Paris, France, 2014); the Uzbekistan Embassy exhibition (London, 2013); and an exhibition at Opera Gallery (Venice, Italy, 2007), to name a few.
The artist has received several awards, which include the Grand Prix at the NordArt exhibition (Germany, 2021), the B.P Portrait Award (National Portrait Gallery, London, 2002), the A.T Kearney Prize (London, 1996), and the Guinness Prize for First Time Exhibitor (the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, London, 1994). D’Vatz was also a recipient of the Sir James Walker and Jack Goldhill Scholarships.
Besides, his achievements include being commissioned by the church for an altarpiece painting in Notre Dame de France Catholic Church (London) and having his art pieces acquired by the king of Bahrain and the British Royal families.
To get more information about Arcadian Dreams, please visit the official website of the Andakulova Gallery.
In addition, you might be interested in visiting Dream Chronicles at the Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA), an exhibition featuring works by Uzbek painter Timur Akhmedov and sculptor Alfiz Sabirov.
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