Sevil Dolmacı Dubai presents the solo exhibition "Sign of the Times" by internationally renowned German artist Robert Janitz. The exhibition consists of selected works created by the artist in his studio in Mexico and during his stay in Istanbul as part of the Sevil Dolmacı Art Residency, skillfully reflecting the rich cultural interaction between East and West.

Taking its title from the iconic Prince song, "Sign of the Times" opens the doors to the world of Robert Janitz, whose abstract paintings of various sizes on linen canvas using a unique mixture of wax, flour and oil aim to convey the sense of movement and the moment of transition between movement and stability.

The collection of paintings presented in this exhibition explores the deep semiotic connections between the birth of human existence, its origins and humanity's inherent urge to create an image of reality through the act of writing. Reluctant to write about his own art, Janitz creates his own style of writing through his paintings. His use of diagonal lines evokes a sense of dynamism and movement. The lines can be described as neither vertical nor horizontal, in a delicate state of imbalance between movement and stability. They evoke a fascinating tension as they seem to be constantly on the verge of moving, inviting the viewer to examine the boundaries between creation, perception and the evolutionary narrative of reality.

The artist subtly alters the architecture of the exhibition by adding a large sculptural element, resulting in the viewer being confronted with a white wall that freely slopes in the center of the space. This randomly inclined plane alters the physical state of the entire space, inducing a slight dizziness and connecting with the diagonal lines in the paintings.

The artist subtly modified the exhibition architecture in adding a large sculptural element: a free leaning white wall in the middle of the space. This casual tilted plane changes the physical situation of the entire space, triggers mild vertigo and furthermore connects to the diagonal line in the paintings.

Janitz creates striking paintings that skillfully convey personal memories and experiences, referencing the real world and the rich tapestry of art history. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of themes, from the history of portraiture to the beauty and complexity of everyday gestures and scenes, he creates semi-abstract and abstract visual narratives. He draws inspiration from his own life, from the evocative effects of the textures and surfaces around him, to the understated yet sensory appeal of ordinary landscapes, such as the soft movement of butter on bread or the repetitive motion of wiping windows. Positioning the celebration of painting as the backbone of his process, Janitz revels in the simplicity of the materials he chooses. He uses cheap brushes from hardware stores, which allows him work to "just stay painted". Janitz's approach is one of unfiltered directness, evidenced by the tactile and rich use of pigment, the subtle harmony of his color palettes and the deliberate raw edges of his canvases. His deliberate rejection of ostentatious pictorialism in favor of raw authenticity invites the viewer into a space where the act of painting becomes a conduit for deeper meaning and exploration.