An exhibition, devoted to Constitution and State Flag Day of Turkmenistan, is currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts.A ceramic duo, charming girls in national dresses, welcoming guests with pishme (a traditional treat) is a symbolic prologue to the exposition that adds to the overall festive atmosphere.
The figurines of these hospitable hostesses were skillfully crafted by Aytach Dashaeva, who studies at the Academy of Arts and is a student of ceramic artist Gulayra Babaeva. - The themed exhibition, - Deputy Director of the Museum of Fine Arts Jennet Karanova says, - includes works by renowned and young artists alike emerging painters, sculptors, carpet weavers, jewelers and designers.
For instance, alongside with Aitach Dashaev’s work, on view are a beautiful ceramic vessel (don) by People’s Artist of Turkmenistan Maral Ataeva and a collection of pottery work by teacher at the State Academy of Arts of Turkmenistan Khezret Annageldiev.
The focal point of Khezret’s original collection is an appetizing ceramic pomegranate, perfectly ripe and split open.The fruit seems so natural and realistic that it is easy to believe it is just about to squirt out.
Amanmurad Ataev’s colorful tapestry with a pomegranate ripened under the generous Turkmen sun continues the theme.The exhibition also features exquisite equine jewelry admirably crafted by Ayjemal Charyeva, who is one of the winners of the contest for the best depiction and artistic presentation of Akhalteke horses.
Painted with cold wax and put on show for the first time, a batik painting Turkmen Girls’ by Roza Kinyakina is a fairly rare exhibit. - We have attempted to present all forms of artistic creation, Jennet Seyitniyazovna continues, - including distinctively Turkmen carpets and felt mats.
But the exhibition’s largest section is certainly dedicated to paintings.Its highlight is Rejepgeldy Churiev’s painting Revival’ that depicts a rider on a white Akhalteke horse with the green Flag of Turkmenistan flying proudly in his hand.
Paintings The Prosperous Country’ by Iliyas Kurbanov, Freedom’ by Rakhman Umarov, Saparmammed Meredov’s new painting Fertile Land’ (portraying our sunshine-rich home country and talented people, who create a happy future) are seen as symbolic of the Constitution of Turkmenistan, which provides a solid legal foundation for the development of our independent, neutral state that has declared its citizens’ rights and interests the highest value.
The celebratory exhibition also shows other works offering fascinating insights into stylistically diverse fine, decorative and applied arts of independent Turkmenistan.