David Datuna Georgian-American, 1974-2022
Diptych : An Empty Book, 2020
Print on acrylic board
168 x 96 x 1/4 in. (427 x 244 x 0.6 cm)
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In An Empty Book, David Datuna uses the language of classical religious iconography to portray a contemporary figure holding an empty book—an emblem of authority devoid of content. Through this...
In An Empty Book, David Datuna uses the language of classical religious iconography to portray a contemporary figure holding an empty book—an emblem of authority devoid of content. Through this symbolic gesture, the artist reflects on themes of leadership, perception, and the power of narrative. The diptych invites viewers to question what we choose to believe, who we elevate, and what truths—or absences—lie at the heart of public personas.
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