Ard Doko - Together Alone
Ard Doko - Together Alone
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- Signed, Numbered, Limited edition
- 50x70 (cm)
- Offset Lithograph
Multi Design Rough White 170 gsm.
Edition of 25 - 2022.
The print is brand new and has been stored flat. Comes with a certificate of authenticity on a sticker that you can decide to paste at the back of the print, frame or keep separate
Titled 'Together Alone', Ard Doko's artwork encapsulates the paradox of solitude within companionship. The piece features a young woman, her gaze gentle yet contemplative, partially obscured by shadows. A streak of color highlights her eyes, drawing focus away from her naked form. Behind her, a red circle symbolizes new beginnings, while a blooming flower suggests heightened awareness. This artwork prompts reflection on vulnerability and connection, exuding a sense of peace and poise. Ard Doko skillfully navigates the timeless subject of nudes, crafting an emotive piece suitable for any interior.
About the artist
Ard Doko commenced his prolific career in urban art at the age of 19. A self-taught artist, he delved into art as a means of exploring and expressing his surroundings, playing with the dichotomy of being both in and out. Defying the silence ingrained in his Slavic upbringing, he equipped himself with spray paint, brushes, and markers to bring controversy into the light.
From brick walls to canvas, Ard Doko guides us through his experiences with multi-layered compositions that address cultural and identity issues. His work serves as a manifesto to anyone daring to see that the world is not as black and white as it proclaims to be. It's about viewing the world differently, through the gaze of the artist himself, who employs eyes as an iconic trademark. These eyes remain a distinctive feature in his work—a constant amidst chaos—reminding us that the world is always perceived through our individual perspectives.
The eyes represent a quintessential art form, leading us through the mist and serving as a reflection of the world intrinsically and a projection of the self into the world. Drawing the reality of the subject, they unveil their own truth, even if that truth is subject to eternal silence.
His toolbox comprises spray paint, acrylics, markers, and canvas, which he uses to build and develop his own lexicon of symbols, reminiscent of the early street-art scene iconography of the 80s.
Showcasing his work globally on walls and in brick-and-mortar galleries, the artist is well-known for supporting projects addressing mental health and LGBTQ+ through commissioned work and community projects, such as "Blue" in Illinois, USA. Other commissions and exhibitions include POWWOW (Rotterdam, NL), Magic Garage (Los Angeles, USA), Lendnine Gallery (Graz, AT), GO Gallery (Amsterdam, NL), CIAO (USA), Blooom Art Fair (Cologne, DE), the Secret Garden (Amsterdam, NL), and Museum de Fundatie (Zwolle, NL), among others.