LAS VEGAS – Nevada Humanities presents “Desert Oasis: Passage of Time and Places” by artist Valentin Yordanov – a series of geometrical and abstract artwork reflecting his fascination with travel, tourism, and the duality of globalization, celebrating its allure while exploring its complexities. 

“I don’t strive to recreate real spaces, but to paint imagined ones that evoke the essences and emotion of a place,” said Valentin Yordanov. “The very idea of this exhibition is that we live in a world with each other, in which it is possible to make connections, create communities, and experience the collision of human innovation and nature’s raw power.”

“The purpose of the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery is to showcase the work of creative Nevadans and inspire new ways of thinking about Nevada,” said Christina Barr, Executive Director of Nevada Humanities. “Through his work, Valentin Yordanov explores many issues of deep relevance to Nevadans. As Las Vegans wrestle with urban growth, Yordanov’s paintings provide fresh ways to understand the tension between the open spaces of the Mojave Desert and our encroaching urban landscapes.”