Statuette by Dashi Namdakov "The Nobleman"
Material: Silver; casting, chasing, patination.
Dimensions: 31 x 20 x 36 cm

Before us is an old man in rich military armor, with a battle bow on his back and a shield adorned with a fearsome zoomorphic mask. His headdress is decorated with a sharp finial and braids symbolizing animal horns. The hero’s pose and entire appearance speak of self-confidence, of character tempered by past feats, granting this aged nobleman assurance and dignity. He holds his battle bow as a familiar attribute, even if now merely decorative.

Biography:
Dashi Namdakov (born 1967 in the village of Ukurik, Chita Region) is a Russian sculptor, artist, and jeweler, member of the Union of Artists of Russia. He graduated from the Department of Sculpture at the Krasnoyarsk State Art Institute.

His art knows no bounds: there are no territorial, spatial, or temporal boundaries. His art fascinates: it is both attractive and unusual. The phenomenon of Namdakov as an artist lies in the fact that he preserved his folk tradition but presented it in an entirely new, avant-garde style. His signature is impossible to replicate: his sense of form, sculpture, movement, proportion, and harmony is academic, yet full of unique character and meaning.

The combination of classical, traditional East and familiar European civilization in Dashi's art gives it a unique individuality, style, and originality.

Images of the past are easily found in the works of Dashi Namdakov. Nevertheless, Dashi is an outstanding representative of contemporary art. Dashi’s works seem to revive the “forgotten” forms and motifs of ancient times, bringing their energy, strength, and power into our world. The ancient and forgotten becomes an organic part of Dashi Namdakov’s artistic style.

Dashi Namdakov’s first solo exhibition was held at the Irkutsk Art Museum on February 16, 2000. The exhibition was a tremendous success. After that, Dashi was invited to exhibit in Moscow. An exhibition of Dashi’s works, together with the works of other young Russian sculptors, was held at the Central House of Artists. Residents of the capital became acquainted with Dashi’s creative works. Thus began Dashi’s nomadic life.

Since 2000, Dashi has held numerous exhibitions worldwide: from Tokyo and Beijing to New York and Los Angeles. Dashi has exhibited his works in museums such as the State Hermitage Museum (Russia), Beijing World Art Museum (China), in galleries such as Halcyon (UK), National Arts Club (USA), and has participated in state projects such as the Russian National Exhibition (France).