Heydar Aliyev Center hosts Brazilian artist`s exhibition "Reflection of Eternity"
Baku, May 17, AZERTAC
The solo exhibition “Reflection of Eternity”, by renowned Brazilian artist and sculptor Luiz de Souza was inaugurated at the Heydar Aliyev Center.
The exhibition features artist`s works in painting and sculpture, including pieces being displayed in Azerbaijan for the first time.
Addressing the event, Anar Alakbarov, Director of the Heydar Aliyev Center, noted that Luiz de Souza’s artworks have been showcased at various exhibitions worldwide. “Several new pieces, presented specifically for the exhibition at the Heydar Aliyev Center, are on display in Baku,” he added.
Manuel Adalberto Carlos Montenegro Lopes da Cruz, Ambassador of Brazil to Azerbaijan, expressed his gratitude for the initiative to hold the exhibition at the Heydar Aliyev Center. Highlighting the creativity of the Brazilian artist, the ambassador emphasized: “Looking at Luiz de Souza’s creative work, we see how professionally he combines shades, diverse figures, perspectives, and other techniques.”
The Brazilian artist shared his admiration for Azerbaijan’s rich history. Speaking about his works, the artist said: “The greatest impact in my life is time. Creating my works has never been easy. Sometimes I create expeditiously, other times at a slow pace. Sometimes I am debating with myself. Also, having the exhibition open on my birthday here at the Heydar Aliyev Center, brought me immense joy”.
The leitmotif of the pieces on display stems from the artist’s relationship with time. Luiz de Souza believes that while painting, time passes differently—not according to mathematical calculation, but through a unique dimension.
Among Souza’s new works are “Time Travelers,” reflecting the idea of going back and living the past differently, and “Submerged in Time,” symbolizing how vast time is compared to human society.
Luiz de Souza’s knack for art blossomed at the tender age of three when he took the plunge into painting and sculpting.
The Brazilian artist’s works have made waves on the international stage and are tucked away in private collections, like hidden gems waiting to be discovered. His art is a melting pot of influences, drawing from Johannes Vermeer’s masterful dance of color and light, Salvador Dalí’s whimsical flights of fancy, and Michelangelo Caravaggio’s striking play of light and shadow that hits the nail on the head.
The "Reflection of Eternity" exhibition is open to visitors at the Heydar Aliyev Center until April 1, 2026.
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