24: MALKHAZ DEKANOIDZE (BORN 1956) ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

Malkhaz Dekanoidze (Georgian Born 1956)
Untitled (Early 21st Century)
The fantastical procession of masked figures in costumes of intense color both diaphanous and multi-layered is signed lower left front.

Malkhaz Dekanoidze is a Georgian artist living in Wichita, Kansas. He is best known for his scenes of fantasy and surrealism. Malkhaz trained at the State Art Academy of Tbilisi, where he earned a degree in Decorative Arts in 1978. From 1980 to 1987, he worked as an art director at Kartuli Pilmi, the national film studio, contributing set and production designs to numerous Georgian films.

In addition to his cinematic work, Malkhaz has pursued an international painting career, exhibiting in cities across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. His paintings are held in private collections worldwide, and he has completed large-scale public commissions in Georgia, including murals for the Sameba Cathedral in Tbilisi.

His practice spans painting, stained glass, ceramics, metal engraving, and inlay work. A lifelong gardener, botanical motifs frequently appear in his compositions.
Canvas measures 27.5 x 39.5 with a framed size of 31.25H x 43.25W inches.
Very good original, excellent and untouched condition. There are no issues of scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up.
$700 - $1,100