"I want the children of the whole earth to live in peace without suffering, let them bathe in love, laugh, play happily ...", the words addressed to the younger generation are consonant with the thematic exposition, which was set up in the Museum of Fine Arts on the occasion of the International Children's Day.
This date is not just a wonderful, sparkling holiday with children's smiles, accompanied by merry events, charitable actions, it is also an appeal to a civilized society to consolidate efforts to ensure the rights and interests of the child.
All necessary conditions are created in our country for harmonious development and disclosure of the creative potential of the younger generation. Famous artists and young talents presented a picturesque narrative about the life of Turkmen children, their hobbies and aspirations, as well as family values.
Among the presented paintings are the works of such artists as Sh. Akhmukhammedov, E. Adamova, A. Kichigulyev, A. Odaev, J. Bekdurdyev, S. Meredov devoted to children and mothers.
The works of the famous artist B.Lalykov, who created a rich collection of illustrations for the Turkmen folk tales, made in the book miniature of the East, are very original, compositionally and colorfully.
The works of young artists, translating life-affirming energy and capturing the bright emotions of today, attract the attention. In particular, these are "Girls-dancers" by A. Khodzhakova, "Forward, only forward, native land of Turkmenistan" by Sh. Bozaganova, "Merry Boys" by M.Atayeva.
The canvas by A.Aymammedova with the symbolic name "The Edge of Friendship and Brotherhood" through a laconic plot - young representatives of different nations amicably play against the backdrop of picturesque Turkmen nature - symbolizes the creative spirit of time and aspiration of the Turkmen people for peace, harmony and progress.
The work of the sculptors A.Garaev, Z.Shulzhenko, T.Charyev, A.Abramov became an organic addition to the presented works of painting on the topic of happy childhood.
The cycle of works is dedicated to the motto of 2018 "Turkmenistan is the heart of the Great Silk Road". Picturesque stories expressively convey the atmosphere of the historical past of our country. Hospitable caravanserais, eastern bazaar, architectural masterpieces of medieval cities, a string of loaded camels, overcoming the boundless expanse of the Karakum, fearless travelers, enterprising merchants...
The series of paintings by young painters tells about the transformations of today, the unique Turkmen nature and architectural sights of the white marble Ashgabat.
Vasily Alexandrovich Sukhomlinsky, the creator of the pedagogical system based on the principles of humanism and recognition of the child's highest value, said: "Children should live in a world of beauty, play, fairy tales, music, drawing, imagination, creativity" ... I can confidently consider the works of the thematic exhibition say that this is exactly how our young compatriots live.