so poster-like and generalized that the image can be presented as a sign or symbol. That is, the "reality is replaced by the signs of reality." As a result of such generalization, the symbol separated from the basic reality, acquires new meaning. Therefore, in Oleg Timchenko's paintings ordinary items, objects or characters maintaining their historic or cultural context, simultaneously become inhabitants of a new hyper-real world created by the painter. At the same time this world contains continuous surprises. Through each new series of pictures the artist extends the "territory" of his works and expands the "map" of his world. The figure tied to the flying crane’s leg from the series of Ali Baba’s journey is the symbol of the artist himself who shares with us his impressions of this "journey" through his works. Solo exhibitions 2011 – "Come Together", Art Bazaar, New York, New York 2008 – "The Condition", Tbilisi, Georgia 2008 – Embassy of Georgia, Hague, Holland 2005 – Center Point Gallery, Tbilisi, Georgia. 2004 – "Nostalgia", Botanical Garden, Tbilisi, Georgia. 2003 – Gallery Hobby, Tbilisi, Georgia. 2001 – "Game", N Gallery, Tbilisi, Georgia. 1998 – Project "Ophelia", Video-installation on the river, Prague, Czech Republic. Group exhibitions 2009 – "Reflection", Gallery Telescope, Tbilisi, Georgia. 2008 – "Condition", Gallery Baia, Tbilisi, Georgia. 2007 – "Nostalgia", Gallery Baia, Tbilisi, Georgia. 2007 – "Bucephalus", Photo-installation, Gallery Baia, Tbilisi, Georgia. 2007 – "Let's strengthen together Justice of Georgia", Art center "Muza", gallery TMS, Tbilisi, Georgia. 2006 – Modern Art Center, Moscow, Russia. 2006 – Workshop "Paper", Baku, Azerbaijan. 2006 – "Mansard of artists", 1st Biennale in Petersburg, Russia. 2005 – Workshop "Wind from Caucasus", Art Willa Garikula, Georgia. 2003 – Gallery Vernisage, Tbilisi, Georgia. 2002 – Festival "Tabla", Photo-exhibition, Art Center VWK, Vienna, Prague. 2001 – Slide – projection "Forest souls", Geneva, Switzerland. 2000 – "Aquarium", Paris, France. 1998 – Exhibition space at UNESCO, Paris, France. 1997 – Gallery IFA, Berlin, Germany. 1993 – 2nd Biennale of Contemporary Art, Cetin, Montenegro. 1992 – "World of senses", project of Victor Miziano, Moscow, Russia. 1992 – "Heat and Conduct", Sheffield museum, Gallery Arlophin, Bristol, UK. 1990 – 1st International Biennale of Art, Saint Petersburg, Russia. 1988 – "Black and White Gallery", Budapest, Hungary. 1987 – "Person + Art", Leipzig, Gallery Friedrich, Köln, Germany. 1987 – "10th floor", Artist House, Tbilisi, Georgia. 1986 – "10th floor", Tbilisi History Museum, Georgia. 1985 – International Music Festival