The Play Goes On consists of works strongly representative of Petro Bevza’s style, philosophical landscapes depicting incredibly beautiful nature with the beings that inhabit it, and architecture that represents ametaphysical reality. In his works, the light reflects from material form, leaving its trace in the environment, structuring the space: therefore, the more intense the light, the clearer the lines of force. Crystallized images, the traces of metaphysical light of man-made forms, modern and ancient, are displayed alongside paintings, inspired by the memories of childhood books and Paul Gaugasian’s Polynesia. Bevza’s universe has been depicted restless in multiple forms and shapes: a rider on a horse glimpsed between the dense leaves of trees (Satori), the ancient Greek amphitheater (Amphiteatre), a crystallized bridge disappearing into the distance (Pont de Quebec), a boy with his bow walking alongside a tiger (Parallel), an elderly woman walking towards her destiny (Following the Inner Light), a young girl happily on her way (Lavra). His work takes us to theoriginal source of time, portraying a map of philosophy an existence of eternity in a moment that is present in several dimensions, formation of crossroads and borders between worlds

The peculiar union of such different characters can be understood by the idea of Johan Huizinga’s Homo Ludens, a theory of cultural anthropology: culture unfolds and originates as play. Play, in contrast to a game, which is not limited by margins or rules, takes place in an open universe where rules change only when a new player enters. Petro Bevza interest lies in the boundary between the two states. Anything can become an invitation to play, and Petro Bevza presents such moments to the viewer. (Referenced from text by art critic Mykola Skiba)

For the first time in the Middle East, the exhibition of Petro Bevza will be open to the public for a duration of 4 weeks. Another rare experience will be offered to art lovers and artists of Abu Dhabi: a 6 day master class under the guidance of Petro Bevza, discovering his technique and the metaphysical landscape. The master class will run from 24th-29th of April, morning and evening classes available. All information will be available at N2N Gallery.