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A Smile in the Morning (2024)
122 x 122 cm, Oil on acrylic board
Allen Tang
Artist StatementInspiration inherently wells up within me whenever I hear a poignant story, and an image forms in my mind. In that moment, regardless of time, I begin painting, carefully considering the storyline within the image. Thin layer upon thin layer of colours is applied, with every stroke spurred by inspiration. The finished work may sometimes have only four to five layers of paint; at times, there may be more than ten. This is how I convey the whole story – by using my painting as a language.
My art pieces showcase a range of painting techniques and diverse styles. The spark of inspiration that I experience motivates me to create a diverse range of dynamic art pieces. The paintings can be intricate yet bold, simple, and lively, with distinctive or hazy mixed layers, made using a unique combination of oil paint, watercolour, and ink, all drawn with a palette knife on an acrylic board.
Featured Artist
Zorikto Dorzhiev
Born in 1976 in Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, Oriental tales and national legends come to life in Zorikto's paintings.
The artist skilfully blends the techniques of the Russian academic school of painting, the philosophy of modern European art, and Buryat folk traditions to express the essence of nomadic life. A central theme in his work is the portrayal of the nomad as a contemplative individual, poet, artist, and philosopher. Dorzhiev is a versatile artist who continually experiments with new media and genres in art. In addition to his paintings and graphic drawings, he creates sculptures and sketches of national costumes and produces video projects. Zorikto served as a costume designer for Sergei Bodrov's film Mongol (nominated for an Oscar) and illustrated one of the finest novels about Genghis Khan—the epic "The Cruel Age" by Isai Kalashnikov.
Dorzhiev's solo exhibitions have been held at the State Tretyakov Gallery (Moscow), the State Museum of Oriental Art (Moscow), the Council of Europe (Strasbourg, France), and the European Commission (Brussels, Belgium), as well as in various museums and private galleries worldwide.
The artist skilfully blends the techniques of the Russian academic school of painting, the philosophy of modern European art, and Buryat folk traditions to express the essence of nomadic life. A central theme in his work is the portrayal of the nomad as a contemplative individual, poet, artist, and philosopher. Dorzhiev is a versatile artist who continually experiments with new media and genres in art. In addition to his paintings and graphic drawings, he creates sculptures and sketches of national costumes and produces video projects. Zorikto served as a costume designer for Sergei Bodrov's film Mongol (nominated for an Oscar) and illustrated one of the finest novels about Genghis Khan—the epic "The Cruel Age" by Isai Kalashnikov.
Dorzhiev's solo exhibitions have been held at the State Tretyakov Gallery (Moscow), the State Museum of Oriental Art (Moscow), the Council of Europe (Strasbourg, France), and the European Commission (Brussels, Belgium), as well as in various museums and private galleries worldwide.