BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 15. The Heydar Aliyev Center is rolling out the red carpet for an exhibition featuring the masterpieces of the celebrated Brazilian painter and sculptor Luiz de Souza, kicking off on May 16, Trend reports.
The exhibition titled “The Expression of Eternity” will also feature artworks being presented for the first time.
The common thread running through the pieces on display is the artist’s dance with time. Luiz de Souza feels that when he's painting, time flies out the window. In such moments, time doesn't just tick away like a clock but dances to its own rhythm in a realm of its own.
The artist believes that in this whirlwind of the modern age, the frantic dance to finish tasks swiftly is at odds with the gentle rhythm needed to weave the threads of ancient techniques. Yet it is precisely these intricate tapestries of time — those that weave patience into their very fabric — that bestow upon artworks their singularity and worth.
The theme of time is also at the heart of the painting “Countdown”, which Luiz de Souza will unveil for the first time at the Heydar Aliyev Center. The heart of the matter is a man on a moped, going against the grain — as if he’s winding back the clock and retracing his footsteps. This work is a ticking time bomb, highlighting how humanity's footprint is leaving a mark on the planet, hinting that our actions are fast-tracking us into a new chapter of widespread ruin.
Luiz de Souza’s new works include “Time Travelers”, reflecting the idea of returning to the past and experiencing it differently, and “Drowned in Time”, symbolizing the vastness of time compared to our society.
At the tender age of three, the seeds of creativity took root in Luiz de Souza, blossoming into a vibrant garden of artistic expression as he began to sketch and mold the world around him.
His creations, displayed across the globe and cherished in the sanctuaries of private collectors, echo the whispers of Jan Vermeer’s gentle brushstrokes that dance with color and light, the dreamlike visions of Salvador Dalí that twist reality, and the bold chiaroscuro of Michelangelo Caravaggio that plays with the very essence of light and shadow.
“The Expression of Eternity” exhibition will run at the Heydar Aliyev Center until April 1, 2026.
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