An exhibition of works by students of the Byashim Nurali Children’s Art School was held at the Exhibition Center of Fine Arts of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan. For many years, the students of the Nurali School have presented annual exhibitions at this prestigious venue for artists. This time, however, the exhibition turned into a true celebration.
The Exhibition Center, where the art school students’ paintings were displayed all the way up to the ceiling, warmly welcomed visitors. Italian vocal classics performed live by the talented singer Begench Moshiev emphasized the uniqueness of the occasion. The authors of the exhibited works received congratulations from friends, parents, and students of other art schools. Journalists interviewed teachers from the Byashim Nurali School.
“Last year our school presented 654 works at the annual exhibition, and this year we have 800,” said Yazmyrat Pirkuliyev, director of the Byashim Nurali Children’s Art School, in an interview for the readers of “GA.” “We could have presented even more works, but there was simply not enough space in the Exhibition Center. Since the beginning of the academic year, I have encouraged the children: do not be afraid to open your hearts, share your happiness and the happiness of your peers. And remember, to achieve the desired result, one percent talent and ninety-nine percent hard work are required.”
The talented boys and girls enthusiastically responded to the director’s advice, and as a result, the grand exhibition presented at the Exhibition Center fully reflected the main theme, “Our Happy Childhood.” The watercolor paintings captured scenes from children’s games, portraits of beloved friends, performances by musical groups, and city landscapes—everything seen through children’s eyes and everything the young artists wished to share with viewers.
An interesting scene is presented in Selbi Arnamukhammedova’s painting “Whose Ball Is It?” The ball the boys had been playing with rolled into an area guarded by a dog. The boys try to retrieve it, but the dog growls threateningly, as if saying, “I won’t give it back!” How the situation ended remains unclear, but the painting clearly attracted the attention of exhibition visitors.
Alice Belousova’s favorite game, along with her friends, is hide-and-seek. After the words “...Three, four, five, ready or not, here I come!”—which is also the title of her painting—the players quickly hide. This popular children’s game, which develops speed, wit, and resourcefulness, is played by children in many countries. Ayjeren Atayeva shared with exhibition visitors the joy of three children vacationing in Avaza. On the seaside of the resort, happy children run toward the viewers from the canvas.
Myakhri Pattayeva depicted the performance of the legendary “kushtdepdi” dance. Stefania Barnasheva presented a cityscape in the style of expressionism. Arslan Parchamov romantically portrayed old Ashgabat in rainy weather, while Merhem Saparaliyeva’s painting reminded viewers that the Turkmen capital can also be covered in snow.
The tour of the exhibition could continue endlessly, because all 800 works tell stories of the happiness in which the young citizens of our country live. Alongside the paintings, the exhibition also featured sculptures, tapestries, and jewelry pieces created by students of the Byashim Nurali Children’s Art School.
