The Andakulova Gallery, located within the Tashkent City Mall, has officially launched a personal exhibition titled "Journey" by the acclaimed artist Timur D’Vatz. Having spent many years dividing his time between London and Normandy, the artist has returned to the capital of Uzbekistan after a 17-year hiatus. The exhibition features a profound collection of works where mythological motifs, fantastical imagery, and ancient symbols intertwine to reflect upon the human life path and the search for one's place in the universe.

For D’Vatz, this trip represented a dual encounter with two versions of Tashkent: the familiar city of his youth and the rapidly modernized contemporary metropolis. His previous visit to Uzbekistan took place in 2009, and in the intervening years, the cityscape has undergone significant transformations with wide avenues and novel architectural structures. Nevertheless, the artist noted that the city has successfully retained its signature lush greenery and unique atmosphere, blending past memories with fresh visual impressions to fuel his creative process.

Gallery founder Natalia Andakulova emphasized the deep symbolic value of the event, recalling that Andakulova Gallery’s journey in Dubai began thirteen years ago precisely with D’Vatz's inaugural exhibition. The continuation of their collaboration in Tashkent highlights the city's foundational role in the artist's early development. D’Vatz grew up in Tashkent and graduated from the Pavel Benkov Republican Art School before pursuing further studies in Moscow and London's Royal Academy Schools, eventually entering prestigious private collections including those of European and Middle Eastern royalty.

The artworks on display bridge personal introspection with ancient mythology, frequently depicting symbolic journeys toward the source of life guided by mythical creatures such as the white deer. D’Vatz explains that these external quests ultimately translate into an internal voyage of self-discovery. Aesthetically, his paintings draw profound inspiration from Byzantine iconography and the Pre-Raphaelite movement, utilizing rich gold tones, deep reds, and elongated human proportions to emphasize spiritual aspiration.

Alongside the Tashkent showcase, the artist recently finalized a massive mural for a Catholic church in London and plans to travel with his family to Samarkand and Bukhara. The exhibition in Tashkent will remain open to the public until November 18, offering local art enthusiasts a rare glimpse into the mature works of a globally traveled master.

Source: podrobno.uz