Get to know talented local artist Bill Dambrova, creating stunning artwork which truly engages the senses, utilizing organic lines, a bold color palette, and a variety of materials including oil, acrylic and spray paint. The artist’s love and continual exploration of anatomy, science, nature as well as spirituality take center stage in his current body of work. Dambrova abstractly depicts "interconnection" while employing familiar images of anatomy, cells, and even masks in his witty and whimsical artworks. “My artwork is a layering of biological imagery using expressive mark making, art historical references and symbolism to tell stories based on events that I imagine are going on inside our bodies and our minds” said Dambrova. A current favorite work of the artist is a brilliant and massive painting titled “The Body Remembers What We Forgot” which overlaps imagery, lines, bright colors, and subtle masks.  Dambrova creates truly intriguing work that highlights the artist’s unique perspective on the body and mind, while exuding such energy and humor.

With an extensive career as an exhibition designer Dambrova has worked in a variety of fascinating museums and centers handling art, artifacts, and biology. This is the inspiration behind his ever evolving artwork, which allows him to connect and interact with the viewer “utilizing themes that often occur in my work of physical healing, spiritual growth, animism, and silliness” states Dambrova. He has exhibited extensively in Arizona and California, including participation in several group exhibitions including “Cross Current” at the Phoenix Merchandise Building, “Chimerical” at Modified Arts, “Pseudo Science” at the Frontal Lobe Gallery.

Currently Dambrova has a solo exhibition  “The Body Remembers What We Forget” in Shade Gallery at the monOrchid showcasing his latest artwork created in 2014. This exhibition is a refreshing take on the scientific and spiritual, making the viewer think about the connection the body and mind share. Also Dambrova was recently included in the exciting “100 Creatives” from Phoenix New Times 2014. “The Body Remembers What We Forget” will be on display at the monOrchid until November 2nd, 2014. What to see more work from Bill Dambrova be sure to visit his website http://dambrovaart.blogspot.com/.

Portrait of Dambrova Courtesy of Sean Deckert