Lava Ghayas Contemporary Artist
“Art decorates the soul, not the wall.”
The work
A map of what vibrates within us
Lava Ghayas paints landscapes, still lifes and figures, but he moves beyond direct observation to convey what is felt, not just what is seen. Trees, bodies and everyday scenes break into delicate chromatic crystals.
His brushstrokes act like musical notes, suggesting sound, rhythm and resonance, so each canvas reads as a kind of score. The ongoing series Crystal Dialogue turns familiar themes into fields of visual frequencies.
About the artist
Recognition
2025Artist of the YearBelgrade Biennale, Serbia
2024Solo exhibition, Art Decorates the Soul, Not the WallCITYgalleryVIENNA, Austria
2018VIII Tashkent Biennale of Contemporary ArtTashkent, Uzbekistan
2017 · 2020 · 2021Outstanding AwardsBoldBrush Painting Competition, USA
Selected works
From the collections
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Works are held in private collections in Canada and abroad. For availability, pricing, commissions or exhibitions, write directly to the studio.