Rashid Kulbatyrov

Statement

Rashid Kulbatyrov paints impressionist scenes of home land and his travels that pays homage to the traditions and customs of being part of the Great Steppe, seen through a modern lens. Rashid challenges himself to experiment with various styles and techniques—expressiveness, bright colors, and movement appearing most evident. His multicultural exposure gives him limitless inspiration, gathering insight from everywhere he visits and everyone he meets.

Formulations of different forms and color combinations make up his compositions. Rashid produces his work with relaxed but decisive brush strokes, sometimes with the addition of a palette knife. Arising a deep love for his roots, he aims to share the sacredness and beauty of his culture. He enjoys traveling to other countries with his family on creative pauses to further help him gather new creative ideas.

GlogauAIR Project

I am an artist hailing from the vast landscapes of Kazakhstan, where the Great Steppe and mountain villages shape a unique way of life. Immersed in the creative process, I go beyond the brush and paint with my soul, seeking to capture the essence of my heritage. They say the human heart carries genetic memory, and within me, the blood of nomadic ancestors fuels a passionate creative force. My artworks tell stories of the tranquil and unhurried rhythm of steppe dwellers’ lives.

In my paintings, you will find the unmistakable melody of the Dombra, mingling with the whispers of the wind, the murmurs of mountain rivers, and the inviting smoke rising from hospitable hearths. Cozy yurts nestle beneath the vast blue sky, as generations seamlessly pass on the wisdom of traditions and ways of life. Each stroke of my brush echoes the serenity and harmony of the steppe.

Inspiration knows no boundaries for me; it arises from every place I have visited, the beauty of nature, the diverse tapestry of people, and the fresh waves of thought from the young generation. These themes pervade my works, as I strive to introduce myself as an emerging artist to a global audience. Join me on a visual journey that celebrates the rich tapestry of Kazakh culture and invites you to explore the timeless landscapes of the Great Steppe.

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CV Summary

EDUCATION

• 1986 | Artist, Aktobe Art School
• 1995 | Artist-designer, Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abay

SOLO SHOWS

• 2001 | Central museum exhibition, Zhanaozen, Kazakhstan
• 2002 | Mangystau Regional Museum of Local History, Aktau, Kazakhstan
• 2003 | Exhibition in House of Culture named after Abay, Aktau, Kazakhstan
• 2003 | Regional exhibition in Central museum, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
• 2004 | Personal exhibition, Tribuna Art gallery, Almaty, Kazakhstan
• 2005 | Caspian sea – Friendship, Mangystau Regional Museum of Local History, Kazakhstan
• 2006 | Art Navat Art gallery, Almaty, Kazakhstan
• 2007 | «Cultural days in Mangystau», Central Park, Astana, Kazakhstan
• 2009 | «City nocturne» Ou Art gallery, Almaty, Kazakhstan
• 2010 | «Spring tide», Central exhibition hall, Almaty, Kazakhstan
• 2011 | «Salem, Aziada», Oner Art gallery, Almaty, Kazakhstan
• 2012 | «My Kazakhstan», Independence Palace, Astana, Kazakhstan
• 2014 | «Home country», Has Sanat Art gallery, Astana, Kazakhstan
• 2015 | «Thousand shades of colour», Bakchasaray Art gallery, Almaty, Kazakhstan
• 2017 | «From old to the new», Has Sanat Art gallery, Astana, Kazakhstan
• 2018 | «Inspiration», A. Kasteev State Museum of Art, Almaty, Kazakhstan
• 2021 | «Inspiring edge», Almaty Art gallery, Almaty, Kazakhstan

GROUP SHOWS

• 2012 | Republican Symposium on urban studies, Ak Zhelken creative center, Kazakhstan
• 2014 | The symposium training center, France
• 2014 | “Art and Innovation Technologies”, National academy of di San Luca, Rome, Italy
• 2018 | 13th International ARC Salon, prestigious realist art competition, USA, Finalist
• 2019 | Cyprus Museum of Modern Art collection, Cyprus
• 2020 | “Watercolour fresh”, A. Kasteev State Museum of Art, Almaty, Kazakhstan
• 2020 | Fabriano in Aquarello Exhibition, Rome, Italy

EDITORIALS

• 2018 | “Inspired by life” published in “Night Almaty”, Almaty, Kazakhstan
• 2018 | “Inspiration” published in “New generation”, Almaty, Kazakhstan

AWARDS

• 2002 | International festival of creative youth “Shabyt”, Diplomat
• 2018 | 13th International ARC Salon, prestigious realist art competition, USA, Finalist
• 2022 | Member of the Union of Artists of Kazakhstan

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