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As a woman from Kazakhstan and a brand new Canadian, when I show my culture and history through my work, I am showing a mixture of many cultures that have been in Central Asia over thousands of years combined with my own perceptions. My past and present experience come together to influence me and my work. The historical influence is strongest with my choice of textiles. As many aboriginal cultures have done in the past, my people have been using wool in all aspects of their life, including art. It serves as a symbol of history for me as I honor the thousands of generations that came before me that have expressed themselves in dress, design of the yurt, the decorations for the yurt,and carpets. Combining silk with unprocessed wool serves as a symbol of my origins in representing the Silk Road. This is a place on the Earth that has seen diverse cultures as one of the world's first trading routes from China to the West. This Route has been an active joining force for all of Asia to be connected to Africa and Europe.The audience will see some aspects of this culture and history in my work. I hope they also see part of my own reflection in my work, which is my main influence. |
| About the Artist | |
I am currently working with the following media: gouache, acrylic, and oil paintings. I also work with textiles where I combine wool and silk. |
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Puna Ibis
2008 |
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| This is the second work from my new Birds Series.
This work was inspired by a Puna Ibis who lives in a Buttefly Garden in Victoria.
The bird's irridescent, black feathers gave me an idea for the colors of the painting while it's dashing personality was a premise for the overall mood of the art work.
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Kites and seagulls over Pacific
2008 |
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A cat who walks alone
2007 |
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Beginning of life
2006 |
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| In this work I advert to a cell as a symbol of a new life beginning.
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Ocean's lullaby
2008 |
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Fishing
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Patterned compass
2009 |
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| Acrylic on canvas, unframed |
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Birth of a star
2009 |
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| Acrylic, mixed media on canvas, unframed |
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Inner vision
2009 |
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| Acrylic, mixed media on canvas, unframed |
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Silver rain
2009 |
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| Acrylic, mixed media on canvas, unframed |
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Untitled
2009 |
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| I use patterns from Kazakh traditional crafts and textiles to create symbolic pieces as each pattern carries a special meaning that is interpreted within my own context. |
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A Headache
2009 |
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| Available in paper prints of various sizes |
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Untitled....yet
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Shift of Consciousness
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A question left hanging
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Labels of Society
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| Education and biography | |
| Master's Degree from The State Art Academy of Kazakhstan Solo Exhibitions: May 2009 May it be solo show at Gallery Cafe at Cedar Hill recreational Centre Victoria, BC, Canada October, November 2008 Steppe Metamorphosis Almaty, Astana, Kazakhstan January, 2007 Elements of Love “BeArt” gallery, Art Central Calgary, Alberta October, 2006 Music of Steppe Center “Kenes” Almaty, Kazakhstan December, 2005 Art from another Hemisphere “Fleet” gallery Winnipeg, MB. Canada June, 2003 Essence of Bride Modern Art Gallery “Tengri Umai” Almaty, Kazakhstan March, 2002 Magazine “Poster” presents Aliza Souleyeva’s exhibition Coffee house “Coffee mix” Almaty, Kazakhstan February, 2002 Time River Art Museum “Umai” named after G.Shardenov Almaty, Kazakhstan April. 2001 Eastern Symphony Turkish Cultural Center Almaty, Kazakhstan March, 2001 Sun in the palms Modern Art Gallery “Tengri Umai” Almaty, Kazakhstan Invitational Exhibitions: December, 2007- January, 2008 Outside is Winter ArtA gallery Toronto, Ontario September, 2007 Annual art exhibition for students in Visual Design Certificate Continuing Education, University of Calgary Mezzanine Gallery Calgary, Alberta December, 2005 Holiday Salon Sales and Exhibition Manitoba Craft’s Council Winnipeg, MB. Canada September, 2003 Art of composition Kazakh State Art Museum named after A.Kasteyev Almaty, Kazakhstan March, 2003 Journey of a horse through time and space Art Museum “Umai” named after G.Shardenov Almaty, Kazakhstan May 2001 Silk Road of Art Modern Art Gallery “Tengri Umai” Astana, Kazakhstan April 2001 Man and a Tulip, International exhibition Kazakh State Art Museum named after A.Kasteyev Almaty, Kazakhstan Juried exhibitions and workshops: November, 2005 Fall Jury exhibition Manitoba Craft’s Council Winnipeg, MB. Canada September, 2002 International Art festival “The Open City” Grant for project “Open City”, workshop with special children from “Kenes” school Almaty, Kazakhstan November, 2002 “Central Asian Handicrafts and Sustainable Development”, Regional workshop UNESCO and CACSA Almaty, Kazakhstan |
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| March 2010 International exhibition Aviskar- East meets West at Birla Academy of Art, Kolkuta, India |
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| Website: www.alizaart.com | |
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