| Aliza Souleyeva-alexander |
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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.
That is to say I create to express myself, my culture, and history all at once.
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| 关于此艺术家 |
I am currently working with the following media: gouache, acrylic, and oil paintings. I also work with textiles where I combine wool and silk.
My inspirations come from my rich heritage,my culture and my current experiences.
Right now I am working on combining a rich ornamental visual culture of Central Asia with minimalistic and abstract culture of the West. |
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Puna Ibis
2008 Acrylic on canvas 76 x 76 x 5 cm |
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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 Acrylic,rice paper on canvas 76 x 76 x 5 cm |
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A cat who walks alone
2007 Acrylic on canvas 100 x 80 x 3 cm |
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Beginning of life
2006 Dyed wool, batik, stitching on raw canvas 68 x 121 cm |
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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 Acrylic on canvas 76 x 76 cm |
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Fishing
2008 36" x 18" |
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Patterned compass
2009 30 x 30 x 1.5" |
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Acrylic on canvas, unframed |
Birth of a star
2009 36 x 18 x 1.5" |
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Acrylic, mixed media on canvas, unframed |
Inner vision
2009 36 x 18 x 1.5" |
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Acrylic, mixed media on canvas, unframed |
Silver rain
2009 30 x 30 x 1.5" |
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Acrylic, mixed media on canvas, unframed |
Untitled
2009 Acrylic on canvas with UV protective coat 20.3 x 20.3 cm |
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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. |
A Headache
2009 digital |
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Available in paper prints of various sizes |
Untitled....yet
2009 acrylic on canvas 90 x 70 |
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Shift of Consciousness
2009 acrylic on canvas 90 x 70 |
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A question left hanging
2009 acrylic on canvas 91.4 x 45.7 |
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Labels of Society
2009 acrylic on canvas 50 x 40 |
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| 教育程度与个人自传 |
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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| 未来的展览 |
March 2010
International exhibition Aviskar- East meets West at Birla Academy of Art, Kolkuta, India |
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网站: www.alizaart.com |
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