A mural that looks fit for a church, this piece by Timur D'Vatz depicts 5 long-limbed figures intertwined on canvas. A Russian artist, D’Vatz’ is renowned for his large scale oil compositions which take inspiration from early Byzantine art, mythology, and medieval tapestries. Although his works look as though they're from another time, there's often modern twists within D'Vatz's works which make them totally distinctive.
- Media: oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 175 x 50cm
- Price: £9950.00
A mural that looks fit for a church, 'Archers and Hunters' by Timur D'Vatz depicts 5 long-limbed figures intertwined on canvas. A Russian artist, D’Vatz’ is renowned for his large scale oil compositions which take inspiration from early Byzantine art, mythology, and medieval tapestries. Although his works look as though they're from another time, there's often modern twists within D'Vatz's works which make them distinctive, such as prints and symbols which establish a contemporary tone. These various decorative patterns compete harmoniously on the surface, encouraging us to look closer and to fully explore the image. 'Archers and Hunters' is a piece which follows a prominent theme throughout D'Vatz's oeuvre - the subject of the hunt. The hunt is a dynamic and symbolic motif throughout his works; whether it's a quest, a journey or the search for ourselves. Elongated limbs imbue air of fluidity and movement throughout his works, and a warm colour palette gives a historic, aged appearance which makes his works appear like museum artefacts. "I see mythology as the starting point for an inner journey through outer experience. In order to go forwards we must go back to our roots; the journey forward is always a return. Myth is a poetic interpretation of human knowledge" This piece almost feels panoramic, as though we're encapsulated in a myriad of warm hues and patterns, against an aged, leafy background which is reminiscent of a William Morris wallpaper. Each figure emerges subtly amongst these hectic patterns, all with distinctively similar elongated faces, perhaps a nod to medieval styles of painting. D’Vatz's works look almost like historical artefacts; they have a delicate fragility to them that makes them look as though they belong within historic and religious frameworks, to be admired at arms length. His attention to detail is evident within the intricacy of his patterns, which take inspiration from ancient legends and symbols, re-contextualised within a contemporary setting to create his own mythology of sorts. D'Vatz is an innovative artist and storyteller whose works reflect his ample experience as a painter; any piece from his collection would make an exciting addition to any contemporary art collection, space, or home.