The exhibition ‘One Will Heart One’ by Reinis Dzudzilo is on display at TUR until September 21.
For the exhibition “ONE WILL HEART ONE” Reinis Dzudzilo transformed TUR into a space where movement, connection, and potential converge, inviting visitors into a poetic dialogue between art and the unique character of the space. With playful symbolism, Dzudzilo uses the sphere – a timeless icon of symmetry and beauty – as a metaphor for freedom and transformation. The sphere, resting in stillness, yearns for motion, turning space into a gateway through which it may pass, a portal to possibility.
Drawing inspiration from Umberto Eco’s History of Beauty, Dzudzilo challenges the traditional notions of beauty’s permanence. Instead, he celebrates the lightness and dynamism of the ball, exploring how it liberates space by creating moments of pause—gaps filled with potential. These pauses become entities of their own, places where time seems to stretch infinitely, inviting reflection and discovery. In TUR’s expansive setting, the visitor is encouraged to wander, not only physically but conceptually, uncovering new meanings within this shifting landscape.
In the exhibition title, “ONE WILL HEART ONE,” the word “HEART” serves as a verb between the “ONE”s, suggesting an open-ended interaction, while inviting viewers to craft their interpretations. For Dzudzilo, the play on the near-phonetic similarity between “heart” and “hurt” in English evokes reflections on language, sound, and meaning.
Through this exploration, “ONE WILL HEART ONE” encourages visitors to engage deeply, to reflect on the fluidity of language, form, and space, and to immerse themselves in the moment of play – where time, beauty, and possibility coalesce in infinite motion.
ONE WILL HEART ONE
Curator Edd Shouten reflects on Reinis Dzudzilo’s exhibition One day before the Opening.
A.
Ah.
O.
One.
It has to begin somewhere—
And “A”
Or “One”
Is as good a place as any.
One.
Will.
Heart.
One.
The space in between
Heart and Hurt
Is phonetically small,
Yet infinitely vast.
In the sphere of things,
Two ones could be
Eleven.
And one and one could
Simply be a game
Played
On two halves
Indefinitely,
Until it ends.
Artist Reinis Dzudzilo writes to curator Edd Shouten one month before the exhibition:
Just like the first letter of the word “One,” the ball is round — a globe or sphere kicked into an open space, where the space itself becomes a gateway.
The title of the exhibition remains solely in English, untranslated into Latvian: ONE WILL HEART ONE. HEART should be understood as a verb between the ONEs, rather than as a noun. But One is free to interpret it however they wish—the more open, the better. To my ears, in English, heart and hurt sound alike, a nuance lost in Latvian, where sirds (heart) and sāpināt (to hurt) are phonetically distant from each other.
The ball, light and responsive to the game, in the exhibition embodies a kind of beauty that, as Umberto Eco described in The History of Beauty, must be set in stone. Yet the ball must also be directed towards the sky, which is the ultimate goal.
About Reinis Dzudzilo
Reinis Dzudzilo is renowned for his innovative work in visual art and scenography. He pursued his education at the Latvian Academy of Art, where he developed a distinctive approach that blends traditional and contemporary artistic techniques. Dzudzilo is celebrated for his immersive installations and exhibitions that explore themes of space, identity, and perception, often incorporating elements of sound, light, and movement to create dynamic and engaging environments. Dzudzilo’s work has featured in a multitude of solo, duo and group exhibitions, both in Latvia and internationally, a significant share of which was in collaboration with artist Krista Dzudzilo. His work is characterized by its introspective nature, inviting audiences to experience a dialogue between the physical and conceptual realms. Throughout his career, he has received several prestigious awards, including the Latvian Theatre Award for Best Scenography, reflecting his significant contributions to the arts. As a leading figure in the Latvian art scene, Reinis Dzudzilo continues to push the boundaries of creative expression, inspiring audiences with his visionary approach and commitment to exploring the complexities of human experience.
Photography: Kristīne Madjare
