Growing up in Russia he was initially a self-taught artist. When he was still in his twenties, Denis frequently visited China as an interpreter and a journalist and eventually came across the opportunity to study traditional Eastern painting techniques. His research of philosophy and the occult – both ancient and modern – coupled with the unique sense of aesthetics produce beautiful and bewitching works, which grace the covers of records from HORSEBACK, CASTLE, RIDE FOR REVENGE, DEAD REPTILE SHRINE, WRATHPRAYER, FUNERARY CALL and AVE MARIA. This is the first exhibit in the United States to feature Denis’ work.