Shakhnoz Abdullaeva

Born: 1965, Tashkent, Uzbekistan — the art capital of Central Asia

Shakhnoz Abdullaeva graduated from the Uzbekistan State Institute of Art and Culture in 1989. Since 1988, she has been an active participant in international art exhibitions. Her original paintings are housed in both private and national collections.

Central Themes

The core focus of Abdullaeva’s oeuvre is the women of the East — legendary poetesses, queens, and goddesses. Through her art, she explores the position of women, striving to create a balance between their inner thoughts and cultural memories.

Iconography

Often featured in her works are the moving Central Asian arba (bullock carts), which captivate with their elegant color harmonies and the compelling stories they silently narrate.