On November 1, the opening ceremony of the exhibition “Balance in Nature” by the famous Italian monumental sculptor Lorenzo Quinn took place at the Heydar Aliyev Center.
Oku.Az informs that it is no coincidence that the exhibition is organized on the eve of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) to be held in Baku. Thus, the exhibition “Equilibrio en la Naturaleza” (Balance in Nature) once again directs the public’s attention to environmental issues.
The basis of the concept of the Baku exhibition is the understanding of the environment, the idea of caring for nature.
Before the opening ceremony, Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn told reporters that he was very happy to be here.
“I am very excited to organize this amazing exhibition in an amazing place. Of course, I have observed this place for many years and believed that one day I will have my own exhibition here. Dreams come true. I am also very happy that my exhibition coincides with COP29, because each of my artworks is in itself a universal message. This message celebrates love, peace and sustainability.
The director of the Heydar Aliyev Center, Anar Alakbarov, the Minister of Culture, Adil Karimli, official guests, diplomats, art personalities and other people participated in the opening of the exhibition.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the director of the Heydar Aliyev Center, Anar Alakbarov, thanked Lorenzo Quinn for his support in holding his exhibition in Azerbaijan in a short period of time. He said that this year presentations of several Italian sculptors and artists were held at the Heydar Aliyev Center and that very beautiful examples of sculpture were exhibited at the current exhibition.
Anar Alakbarov said that the works of L. Quinn were brought to Azerbaijan within the framework of COP29 and he hopes that the guests attending the COP29 conference, which will be held in the near future in our country, will also like these works of art. At the same time, it was reported that numerous events are planned at the Heydar Aliyev Center.
Olga Daniele, founder of the company “365 Art”, curator of the exhibition, expressed her gratitude to the Heydar Aliyev Center for organizing the event at a high level.
He pointed out that Lorenzo Quinn based his works on feelings of love, affection and concern for our planet. In this sense, the author’s ideas, reflecting his extraordinary abilities, are felt in his works of art.
The author of the exhibition, Lorenzo Quinn, stated that Baku is a very beautiful city and that there is very little time left until COP29 is held in our capital.
L. Quinn, who said he was glad his exhibition was held in a magnificent location, said his works embody the power of nature.
“We must love the Earth. Just as a mother treats her child, we must treat her too. We must respect the Earth, as we respect our own mother. We have no other place to live. We must keep this in mind. Because we have no other way. ” – said Lorenzo Quinn.
Later, guests were able to see magnificent examples of sculpture at the exhibition presented in front of the Heydar Aliyev Center and in the lobby.
First, there was a review of the play “Union of Love.” That composition is a call to mutual love and support for the world. Because it is thanks to these feelings that it is possible to establish an eternal relationship in perfect harmony in humanity.
At the Baku exhibition, visitors can see the works of the Italian sculptor “The World in Balance”, “The Force of Nature”, “The Hand of God”, “Give and Take” and “Together”. the Center, and familiar with “Eros”, “Parallel Universe”, “Love Yourself” and other works of the author in the lobby of the Center can be.
The sculptor’s work “Love Yourself” calls to reflect love through self-love, share this feeling with the world and illuminate the path of righteousness.
The sculpture example called “In Perspective” reflects how delicate and small our world is compared to the universe. In doing so, Lorenzo Quinn urges people to put the world we live in into perspective.
The sculpture “The Hand of God” among those on display is considered one of the author’s masterpieces. At work, the person is curled up, arms down in fatigues, in the palm of a huge hand supporting them. Lorenzo dedicated this work to his son. “The Hand of God” draws visitors’ attention to the dangers children face in real life. This hand later became a central element in Quinn’s other monumental works. That hand represents love, hate, the sense of creation and the power of destruction.
Another work by Lorenson brought to Baku is called “Together.” It was with the exhibition of this composition at Giza that for the first time modern art was allowed to be close to the pyramid. The mentioned monumental composition was presented to art lovers in Cannes in 2021 and in Dubai in 2023. Now this work will be held in the park of the Heydar Aliyev Center at the Baku exhibition for 6 months. The work represents hands that allow a person to create and destroy. With this, the artist believes that everything is in our hands.
Another work by the author exhibited in Baku is “The Force of Nature.” The work embodies the image of a fragile but very strong woman. Mother Nature herself comes alive here. In general, the sculpture series “The Power of Nature” occupies an important place in the artist’s work. Many compositions from this series were exhibited in different countries of the world and decorated the sights of large cities.
The work “A world in balance” also carries the author’s sensitive idea. The exhibit says “although sometimes our worlds seem to be polar opposites, I am in perfect balance with only you in my life.”
In front of the Heydar Aliyev Center building you can see the work “Give and Take”, which has impressed art lovers around the world. With this work, the sculptor draws attention to the importance of balance in life, also in nature. This work is shown for the first time on water in Azerbaijan.
Son of Oscar-winning actor Anthony Quinn and costume designer actress Iolanda Addolori, Lorenzo studied at the New York Academy of Fine Arts and planned to become an artist, but decided to pursue sculpture to better express his energy and original ideas. . Lorenzo Quinn is also known as an actor and has acted in films.
Known as the “creator of feelings”, the “painter of emotions”, Lorenzo is one of the most sought-after sculptors of recent times. Lorenzo Quinn’s works transmit to the world messages of peace, harmony, “creating or destroying depends only on our own choice.” His works demonstrate the balance of the positive and negative aspects of human nature.
We remind you that Lorenzo Quinn’s works will be presented until May 11, 2025.
