Statement Profile GlogauAIR Project CV Summary

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.

Profile

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.

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
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
2018 | 13th International ARC Salon, prestigious realist art competition, USA, Finalist

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